Description
A sophisticated twist on the classic Italian dessert, combining rich mascarpone, vibrant cherries, and aromatic Amaretto liqueur.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- 1 cup strong coffee, cooled
- 1/3 cup Amaretto liqueur
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
- Fresh cherries, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cherry Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the halved cherries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until soft. Let cool.
- Whip the Cream: In a mixing bowl, beat the chilled heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and whisk until glossy.
- Blend the Mascarpone: In another bowl, gently fold the mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until light and airy.
- Assemble the Layers: Dip each ladyfinger in the coffee-Amaretto mixture and layer in a serving dish. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, followed by half of the cooled cherry sauce. Repeat and finish with the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Chill and Set: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Notes
Use high-quality Amaretto and fresh cherries for best results. This dessert benefits from resting a day to develop flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg