Description
A refreshing twist on traditional tiramisu featuring sweet cherries and almond liqueur.
Ingredients
Mascarpone Cheese (16 oz)
Ladyfinger Cookies (24 pieces)
Fresh Cherries (2 cups)
Amaretto Liqueur (1/2 cup)
Granulated Sugar (1/2 cup)
Eggs (3 large)
Vanilla Extract (1 tsp)
Cocoa Powder for Dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Cherries: Pit and chop the cherries, combine with 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup amaretto, and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Make the Mascarpone Mixture: Whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar until thick, then fold in mascarpone and vanilla until smooth.
- Beat the Egg Whites: Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold them into the mascarpone mixture.
- Assemble the Tiramisu: Quickly dip each ladyfinger in the cherry mixture and layer them with mascarpone and cherry in a dish.
- Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Dust with cocoa or nuts, slice, and enjoy.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider using ricotta and Greek yogurt instead of mascarpone. Use pasteurized eggs for safety.
- Prep Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: tiramisu, dessert, cherries, amaretto, Italian dessert
