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Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu

A rich and fruity no-bake tiramisu layered with cherry compote, mascarpone cream, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and warm Amaretto flavor.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 24 ladyfingers
  • 1.5 cups cherries fresh or frozen
  • 0.25 cup sugar for cherries
  • 2 cups mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 0.5 cup sugar for cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup Amaretto liqueur
  • 1 cup brewed espresso cooled
  • cocoa powder for dusting

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Simmer cherries with sugar for 5–7 minutes until syrupy; cool completely.
  2. Combine brewed espresso with Amaretto and let cool.
  3. Beat mascarpone with sugar, vanilla, and remaining Amaretto until smooth.
  4. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into mascarpone mixture.
  5. Dip ladyfingers quickly into espresso mixture and layer in dish.
  6. Spread mascarpone cream over ladyfingers.
  7. Add a layer of cherry compote.
  8. Repeat layers until ingredients are used and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
  9. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.

Notes

Best made a day ahead to deepen flavor. Add almond slices for texture.