Description
A quick and easy Cherry Tiramisu combining creamy mascarpone cheese and fresh cherries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh cherries (pitted and halved)
- 1/4 cup Amaretto liqueur
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 16 ladyfingers
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brewed espresso (cooled)
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
- Shaved dark chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the cherries, Amaretto, and sugar. Let sit to enhance flavor.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold it into the mascarpone mixture.
- Dip ladyfingers quickly into the cooled espresso, then layer them in a baking dish.
- Spread half the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, then add half of the cherry mixture. Repeat the layers.
- Dust the top with cocoa powder and optional shaved dark chocolate. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Notes
Use quality ingredients for the best flavor. Prepare the dessert a day in advance for enhanced taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg