This Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu brings sophisticated Italian elegance to your Sweet Sundae dessert collection with a delightful twist on the classic recipe. The combination of sweet cherry preserves and aromatic amaretto liqueur creates layers of complex flavor that complement the traditional coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone. It’s the perfect make-ahead dessert for dinner parties or special occasions when you want to impress without last-minute stress.
If you love Italian-inspired desserts, you’ll be enchanted by our Lemon Tiramisu for another citrusy variation on this classic. For more cherry-forward treats, try the Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake that showcases those same beautiful fruit flavors in a completely different but equally delicious format.
Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu
Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu elevates the beloved Italian dessert with layers of cherry preserves, amaretto-infused mascarpone, and coffee-soaked ladyfingers for an elegant, make-ahead treat.
4
servings30
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minutes300
kcal1
hour10
minutesIngredients
1 cup cherry preserves
0.25 cup amaretto liqueur
8 oz mascarpone cheese
1 cup heavy cream
0.25 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
24 pieces ladyfinger biscuits
1 cup strong brewed coffee
1 ounce dark chocolate
Directions
- In a bowl, mix the cherry preserves and the amaretto liqueur until well combined. Set this mixture aside.
- In another bowl, whisk the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
- Dip the ladyfinger biscuits in the brewed coffee briefly, then lay them in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the layer of ladyfingers evenly using a spatula or knife.
- Drizzle some of the cherry-amaretto mixture on top of the mascarpone layer before adding another layer of coffee-dipped ladyfingers.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining mascarpone mixture and cherry-amaretto mixture.
- Finely grate the dark chocolate over the top of the assembled tiramisu to create a chocolate layer.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to let the flavors meld together.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
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