- Ingredients
- 2 cups pitted cherries fresh or frozen
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- the mascarpone cream
- 1 ¾ cups mascarpone cheese softened
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- assembling the tiramisu
- 30 –36 ladyfinger biscuits savoiardi
- 1 cup freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee cooled
- ¼ to ⅓ cup Amaretto liqueur adjust to taste
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
- Whole cherries for garnish optional, but recommended
- These ingredient quantities produce a dessert that fits a standard square or rectangular dish or can be stacked into elegant individual servings. The flavor balance between the mascarpone cream, the cherries, and the light bitterness of espresso contributes to the signature profile of Elegant Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu.
Required Kitchen Tools
While Elegant Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu does not require baking, having the following tools ensures smooth preparation:
Medium saucepan for making cherry filling
Whisk or electric mixer for mascarpone cream
Rubber spatula
Mixing bowls
Shallow dipping dish for coffee and Amaretto mixture
Square or rectangular serving dish (8x8 or 9x9 works well)
Fine-mesh sifter for cocoa dusting
Offset spatula (optional, for clean layering)
Plastic wrap for chilling
