Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu Delight (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cherry Layer

01 - 480 g fresh cherries, pitted and halved
02 - 36 g granulated sugar
03 - 60 ml Amaretto liqueur
04 - 15 ml lemon juice

→ Cream Filling

05 - 240 ml cold heavy cream
06 - 250 g mascarpone cheese, room temperature
07 - 40 g powdered sugar
08 - 5 ml vanilla extract

→ Espresso Layer

09 - 180 ml brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
10 - 30 ml Amaretto liqueur
11 - 1 pack (about 24 pieces) ladyfinger biscuits, gluten-free if preferred

→ Assembly and Garnish

12 - Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
13 - Fresh cherries, for decoration (optional)
14 - Shaved dark chocolate, for decoration (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Combine cherries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and Amaretto in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cherries soften and the mixture becomes syrupy. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely.
02 - Whip the cold heavy cream to soft peaks in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined and light.
03 - Stir the Amaretto liqueur into the cooled espresso or coffee. Transfer to a shallow dish suitable for dipping.
04 - Briefly dip each ladyfinger biscuit in the espresso-Amaretto mixture for 1–2 seconds per side. Arrange a single layer of dipped ladyfingers in the base of an 20 × 20 cm dish or individual trifle glasses.
05 - Spread half the mascarpone cream evenly over the ladyfingers. Spoon half of the cherry mixture across the cream. Repeat with a second layer of dipped ladyfingers, the remaining mascarpone cream, and the remaining cherry mixture.
06 - Cover the assembled dessert and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to develop and the structure to set.
07 - Just before serving, dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder. Garnish with fresh cherries and shaved dark chocolate if desired for an elegant finish.

# Notes:

01 - Ensure cherries are fully cooled before layering to prevent melting the cream.
02 - For clean layers, use a spatula to spread the mascarpone mixture evenly and avoid over-soaking the ladyfingers.
03 - Dessert benefits from chilling overnight to enhance flavor and texture.

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