Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu
This Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu is a fruity, boozy twist on the classic Italian dessert. Juicy cherries soaked in Amaretto are layered with espresso-dipped ladyfingers and a fluffy mascarpone cream, then dusted with cocoa and dark chocolate for a rich, elegant finish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh cherries pitted and halved
- ¼ cup Amaretto liqueur
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 16 ladyfingers
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup brewed espresso cooled
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Shaved dark chocolate optional
Instructions
- Combine cherries, Amaretto, and sugar; rest 30 mins.
- Whisk mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Whip cream and fold into mascarpone mix.
- Dip 8 ladyfingers in espresso; layer in dish.
- Add half of the mascarpone and cherries.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/cherry-amaretto-tiramisu/
Notes
- Fresh cherries work best, but you can substitute with thawed frozen cherries if needed.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit Amaretto and macerate cherries with extra sugar and lemon juice.
- Make ahead for easy entertaining—this dessert gets better as it rests.
- Individual ramekins make for an elegant presentation.