Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu Dessert (Print-Friendly Format)
Espresso-dipped ladyfingers, mascarpone, cherries, and amaretto layered for an elegant no-bake Italian dessert.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Cream Layer
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420 ml heavy cream
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240 g mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
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40 g powdered sugar
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5 ml vanilla extract
→ Soaking Liquid
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360 ml strong brewed espresso or coffee, cooled
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45 ml amaretto liqueur
→ Assembly
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200 g ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)
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360 ml cherry preserves or cherry pie filling
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80 g fresh cherries, pitted and halved, plus extra for garnish
→ Garnish
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Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
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Fresh cherries, with stems (optional)
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Shaved chocolate or sliced almonds (optional)
# How to Make It:
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In a large bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Continue whipping until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
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In a shallow bowl, combine the cooled espresso with the amaretto liqueur, stirring to blend.
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Briefly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso-amaretto mixture and arrange them snugly in the base of a 23x23 cm dish, avoiding oversoaking.
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Spread half of the prepared mascarpone cream evenly over the ladyfingers. Spoon half of the cherry preserves and fresh cherry halves across the cream layer.
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Add a second layer of dipped ladyfingers. Top with the remaining mascarpone cream and finish with the rest of the cherry preserves and cherries.
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Cover the assembled dessert and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and layers to set.
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Before serving, dust the top generously with unsweetened cocoa powder. Garnish with additional fresh cherries, shaved chocolate, or sliced almonds as desired. Cut into servings and serve chilled.
# Extra Tips:
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Substitute 2.5 ml almond extract for amaretto to make the dish non-alcoholic.
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For a deeper cherry profile, simmer cherry preserves with a splash of amaretto to create a compote.
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Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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Freeze individual portions for extended storage, thawing before serving.