Ingredients
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The ingredients for this Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu are simple yet full of flavor. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
- 24 ladyfingers
- 1 cup fresh or canned cherries, pitted and halved
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
- Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
If you don’t have amaretto, you can substitute with a mix of almond extract and extra coffee. For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the amaretto and use almond extract to retain the flavor profile.
Instructions
Follow these steps to craft a Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu that’s sure to impress your family and friends:
- Begin by brewing a strong cup of coffee and letting it cool. Combine the coffee with the amaretto in a shallow dish.
- Dip each ladyfinger into the coffee-amaretto mixture for just a second, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy. Line the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish with half of the soaked ladyfingers.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 3-4 minutes. This was always Ouma’s favorite part, watching the ingredients transform into a luscious cream.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers in the dish, smoothing it with a spatula.
- Scatter half of the cherries over the mascarpone layer, pressing them slightly into the cream.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ladyfingers, mascarpone mixture, and cherries.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible. Mama Lou always said that patience was the secret ingredient to the best tiramisu.
- Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International