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Close-up side view of Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu layers including espresso-soaked ladyfingers and whipped mascarpone cream. (Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu)
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Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu: A Luscious Almond-Infused Italian Trifle

An elegant twist on the classic Italian dessert featuring espresso-soaked ladyfingers, a glossy homemade cherry compote, and velvety Amaretto-infused mascarpone cream. A visually stunning no-bake masterpiece perfect for any special occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cherry Compote
  • 2 cups Pitted Cherries Fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar 50g
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch 3g
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice 15ml
Mascarpone Cream
  • 1 lb Mascarpone Cheese 450g, full-fat
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream 240ml, chilled
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar 60g
  • 2 tbsp Amaretto Liqueur 30ml
Assembly & Garnish
  • 24 pieces Savoiardi Ladyfingers Crisp Italian variety
  • 1 cup Strong Espresso 240ml, cooled
  • 2 tbsp Amaretto Liqueur 30ml
  • 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder For dusting
  • 1 whole Fresh Cherry With stem

Equipment

  • 1 Clear Glass Serving Bowl Large enough to show layers
  • 1 Hand Mixer For whipping cream
  • 1 Fine-mesh sieve For dusting cocoa

Method
 

Prepare the Cherry Compote
  1. In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat. Simmer for 5-8 minutes until fruit softens.
  2. Mix cornstarch with a teaspoon of water; stir into cherries. Cook for 1 minute until glossy and thick. Cool completely.
Make the Mascarpone Cream
  1. Beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, and 2 tbsp Amaretto until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold into the mascarpone mixture.
Assemble the Layers
  1. Combine espresso and 2 tbsp Amaretto. Quickly dip ladyfingers and layer in the bottom of a glass bowl.
  2. Spread half the cream, followed by the cherry compote, then the remaining cream. Smooth the top.
  3. Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with a single stemmed cherry. Chill for 6 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalProtein: 5gFat: 28gFiber: 2g

Notes

Ensure the espresso is completely cool before dipping ladyfingers to prevent them from falling apart.
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute Amaretto with 1 tsp of almond extract in the cream.
Keyword Amaretto Dessert,Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu,Cherry Tiramisu,No-Bake Tiramisu

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