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Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu

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This easy, dreamy layered dessert features plump cherries soaked in sweet amaretto, nestled between clouds of mascarpone and espresso-dipped ladyfingers. It’s a showstopping, no-bake treat that’s perfect for any occasion and even better the next day.

Ingredients

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  • 24 ladyfingers (about 7 oz / 200g)
  • 1 cup (240ml) espresso or strong coffee, cooled
  • 2 cups (about 12 oz / 340g) cherries, pitted and halved (fresh or frozen, thawed and drained, or canned, rinsed and drained)
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) amaretto liqueur (or 1/2 tsp almond extract mixed with water or cherry juice for non-alcoholic)
  • 1 cup (8 oz / 227g) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 3 large egg yolks (preferably pasteurized)
  • 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp (16g) powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
  • 2 tbsp (10g) unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
  • 1/4 cup (20g) almond slivers, toasted (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cherry amaretto mixture: If using fresh or frozen cherries, add cherries and 2 tablespoons sugar to a small saucepan. Heat over medium for 3-5 minutes until juices release. Add amaretto and simmer 2 more minutes. Let cool completely. If using canned or jarred cherries, drain, toss with amaretto, and set aside. Let cool.
  2. Whip the cream: In a chilled bowl, whip 3/4 cup heavy cream with 1 tablespoon sugar until soft peaks form. Set aside.
  3. Make the mascarpone mixture: In a second bowl, beat 3 egg yolks with remaining sugar until pale and thick, about 3 minutes. Gently fold in mascarpone until smooth. Carefully fold whipped cream into this mixture in two additions until light and airy.
  4. Dip the ladyfingers: Pour cooled espresso into a shallow dish. Quickly dip each ladyfinger (1-2 seconds per side) and line the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking dish. Break as needed to fit.
  5. Layer the dessert: Spread half the mascarpone mixture evenly over the ladyfingers. Spoon half the cherry-amaretto mixture over the cream. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers, mascarpone, and remaining cherries (save a few for garnish if desired).
  6. Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  7. Finish and serve: Right before serving, dust generously with cocoa powder and powdered sugar. Sprinkle toasted almond slivers over the top. Slice and serve cold.

Notes

For best results, chill overnight for clean slices and melded flavors. Use room temperature mascarpone to avoid grainy texture. For gluten-free, use gluten-free ladyfingers. For alcohol-free, substitute amaretto with almond extract and juice. Toast almond slivers for extra crunch. Dessert can be made in advance and is freezer-friendly.

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