Cherry Amaretto Tiramisu Dessert (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cherry Syrup
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4 cups fresh red cherries (Bing preferred), pitted and halved (about 22 ounces)
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⅓ cup water
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
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2-4 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur (Disaronno recommended)
→ Mascarpone Filling
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1½ cups heavy cream
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16 ounces mascarpone cheese
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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⅔ cup cherry syrup (from recipe)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon almond extract
→ For Assembly
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1 package (7 oz) Savoiardi ladyfingers (about 24 cookies)
# Instructions:
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Start by combining the fresh cherries and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Gently crush the cherries using a potato masher or fork. Let the mixture simmer for about 2 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
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Strain the cherry mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a measuring cup, pressing firmly with a ladle to extract all the juice. Discard the solids. Return the juice to the pan, add sugar and lemon juice, then bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Let it cool completely in the refrigerator.
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Using a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside. Switch to the paddle attachment and beat together the mascarpone, sugar, cherry syrup, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream gradually, starting with one cup.
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Mix Amaretto into the remaining cherry syrup to taste (2-4 tablespoons). Quickly dip each ladyfinger in the cherry-Amaretto syrup and arrange in two rows of six at the bottom of an 8-inch square dish. Spread half the mascarpone filling over the ladyfingers. Repeat with a second layer of soaked ladyfingers and remaining filling. Pipe the top layer decoratively using a pastry bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped.
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Cover the tiramisu and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to set perfectly.
# Notes:
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Cut ladyfingers after soaking for easier handling and less breakage
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Feel free to drizzle 1-2 extra tablespoons of syrup over the soaked ladyfingers for more intense cherry flavor
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This dessert needs at least 6 hours to set properly, but overnight chilling yields the best results