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Close-up view of the layers in a Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu including the off-white mascarpone cream and dark red cherry compote.

Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu: The Ultimate Boozy Layered Dessert

This Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu features espresso-soaked ladyfingers, a chunky dark red cherry compote, and silky amaretto-infused mascarpone cream. A visually stunning, boozy Italian dessert perfect for entertaining and Pinterest-worthy plating.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb (450g) Dark Red Cherries Pitted, fresh or frozen
  • 2 tbsp (25g) Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp (5ml) Lemon Juice
  • 17 oz (500g) Mascarpone Cheese Room temperature
  • 1.25 cups (300ml) Heavy Whipping Cream Cold
  • 6 tbsp (75g) Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Amaretto Liqueur
  • 1 cup (240ml) Strong Espresso Chilled
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Amaretto Liqueur For coffee soak
  • 24 Savoiardi Ladyfingers
  • 6 Fresh Cherries With stems, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Small saucepan For cherry compote
  • 6 Clear Glass Dessert Dishes To show off layers
  • 1 Electric Hand Mixer For whipping cream

Method
 

Make the Cherry Compote
  1. In a saucepan, combine cherries, 2 tbsp sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 mins until syrupy but chunky.
  2. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Reserve the glossy syrup for drizzling.
Prepare the Cream & Soak
  1. Beat mascarpone, remaining sugar, and 2 tbsp Amaretto until smooth. Fold in whipped heavy cream until thick and off-white.
  2. Mix chilled espresso with remaining 2 tbsp Amaretto in a shallow bowl.
Layer and Garnish
  1. Dip ladyfingers into espresso and layer at the bottom of clear glasses. Top with mascarpone cream.
  2. Add a thick layer of the chunky cherry compote. Add another layer of ladyfingers and finish with cream.
  3. Drizzle with cherry syrup and top with a fresh cherry with the stem.

Notes

Don't over-soak the ladyfingers or they will fall apart.
For a non-alcoholic version, replace Amaretto with 1 tsp almond extract.