Description
This elegant Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu combines creamy mascarpone layers with homemade cherry syrup and almond flavors for an irresistible Italian-inspired dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups pitted and halved fresh red cherries (about 22 ounces)
- ⅓ cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2–4 tablespoons cherry juice or almond syrup
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 16 ounces mascarpone cheese
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup cherry syrup (from recipe above)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 (7 oz) package Savoiardi ladyfingers (about 24)
Instructions
- Place cherries and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Crush the cherries using a potato masher. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Strain the cherry mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a glass measuring cup. Press the solids with a ladle to extract maximum juice. Discard the cherry solids.
- Return cherry juice to the pan. Add sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and refrigerate until completely cool.
- Whip heavy cream in a stand mixer until stiff peaks form. Transfer to a separate bowl. Switch to paddle attachment for the next step.
- Beat mascarpone cheese, sugar, ⅔ cup cherry syrup, vanilla, and almond extract until combined. Add 1 cup whipped cream and beat until incorporated. Gently fold in remaining whipped cream.
- Add 2 tablespoons cherry juice or almond syrup to remaining cherry syrup. Taste and adjust, adding up to 4 tablespoons total based on preference.
- Dip ladyfingers individually in cherry syrup until soaked but not soggy. Arrange in two rows of six in your dish. Spread half the mascarpone filling over the ladyfingers.
- Create another layer of soaked ladyfingers. Spread half the remaining filling on top. Transfer the rest to a pastry bag and pipe decoratively over the surface.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor – frozen cherries work too but drain them well first
- Don’t oversoak the ladyfingers – a quick dip on each side prevents them from becoming mushy
- Room temperature mascarpone blends more easily and prevents lumps in your filling
- Save some cherry syrup for serving – drizzle it over individual portions for extra flavor
- For cleaner slices, run a knife under hot water and wipe dry between each cut
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/9 of recipe)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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