Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu Dessert Recipe
This Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu Dessert offers a delightful twist on the classic Italian tiramisu by incorporating sweet cherry preserves, fresh cherries, and a splash of amaretto liqueur. Layered with creamy mascarpone and fluffy whipped cream atop coffee-soaked ladyfingers, this no-bake dessert is perfect for elegant gatherings and special occasions, providing a luscious balance of flavors with a fruity finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Mascarpone Cream Mixture
- 1 ¾ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coffee Mixture
- 1 ½ cups strong brewed espresso or coffee (cooled)
- 3 tbsp amaretto liqueur
Assembly
- 1 package (about 7 oz) ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)
- 1 ½ cups cherry preserves or cherry pie filling
- ½ cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved (plus more for topping)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
- Fresh cherries (with stems, optional)
- Shaved chocolate or sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Whip the cream mixture: In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Then add the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to the whipped cream. Continue whipping until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and fluffy.
- Prepare coffee and amaretto mixture: In a shallow bowl, combine the cooled strong brewed espresso or coffee with the amaretto liqueur, mixing gently to blend the flavors.
- Dip ladyfingers: Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the espresso and amaretto mixture, ensuring they are moistened but not soaked, as soaking will cause them to become too soggy and fall apart.
- First layer assembly: Arrange a single layer of the dipped ladyfingers evenly at the bottom of a 9×9-inch dish to form the base layer of the tiramisu.
- Add mascarpone cream and cherries: Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture evenly over the ladyfingers. Next, spoon half of the cherry preserves along with the fresh cherry halves evenly over the cream layer.
- Repeat layers: Repeat the layering process by placing another layer of dipped ladyfingers on top of the cherry mixture, then spreading the remaining mascarpone cream mixture, followed by the remaining cherry preserves and fresh cherries.
- Chill: Cover the assembled tiramisu and refrigerate it for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly.
- Decorate before serving: Just before serving, dust the top generously with unsweetened cocoa powder. Garnish with additional fresh cherries, shaved chocolate, or sliced almonds if desired for an attractive presentation.
- Serve: Slice the chilled tiramisu into portions and serve immediately, enjoying the rich, creamy, and fruit-infused layers of this elegant dessert.
Notes
- Do not soak the ladyfingers for too long in the coffee mixture to maintain the perfect texture.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the amaretto with almond extract or omit it entirely.
- Ensure mascarpone cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- This dessert is best prepared the day before to allow the flavors to develop.
- Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor and texture.
Keywords: Cherry Tiramisu, Amaretto Dessert, No-Bake Tiramisu, Italian Dessert, Cherry Mascarpone, Coffee Liqueur Dessert
