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Cherry Tiramisu

Indulge in this Festive Cherry Tiramisu Delight

Elevate your dessert game with this Cherry Tiramisu, blending coffee-soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone, and cherry amaretto for a festive delight.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cherry Sauce
  • 2 cups Fresh or frozen cherries Use frozen cherries if fresh aren't available.
  • 1 cup Water Necessary for cooking the cherries.
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Balances sweetness.
For the Mascarpone Filling
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Adds richness.
  • 8 ounces Mascarpone cheese Main creamy element.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Use pure for best flavor.
For the Tiramisu Layers
  • 1 cup Brewed coffee Soaks ladyfingers.
  • ¼ cup Cherry amaretto Infuses festive flavor.
  • 24 pieces Ladyfingers Essential for layering.
For Optional Topping
  • 1 cup Optional cherry sauce toppings Made with extra cherries.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Shallow Dish
  • 9x9 inch dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cherry Tiramisu
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine cherries with water, boil and simmer for 15 minutes, mash cherries, strain, and cool.
  2. Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes, and set aside.
  3. Combine mascarpone cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract, whisk until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture in three additions until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix cooled cherry juice into the mascarpone and whipped cream mixture until evenly colored.
  6. Mix brewed coffee with cherry amaretto in a shallow dish and cool slightly.
  7. Dip ladyfingers quickly into coffee-amaretto mixture, layer in dish, and spread half of the cherry mascarpone filling over.
  8. Repeat layers with dipped ladyfingers and remaining mascarpone filling; smooth the top.
  9. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  10. Prepare cherry topping by cooking fresh cherries, sugar, and water until softened; blend and cool.
  11. Garnish with fresh cherries and optional chocolate flakes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Best enjoyed within the first 48 hours.

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