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Cherry Chocolate Tiramisu

Mary Ann Esposito

Here is a twist on the classic tiramisu; ladyfingers dipped in cherry liqueur, then layered with cooked cherries, mascarpone cheese, and cream, Make these in individual goblets or wine glasses for a really nifty presentation.

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 pound Bing cherries, cut in half and pitted, plus 8 whole cherries for garnish
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces mascarpone cheese at room temperature
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
24 ladyfingers (use quick search in recipe box: "Lady Fingers" for how to make)
2 tablespoons cherry liqueur
1/4 pound good quality bittersweet chocolate, shaved

Directions

Place the cherry halves in a medium saucepan and add 1/2 cup of the sugar, and the salt. Cook over medium high heat until the mixture begins to thicken; lower the heat and cook uncovered for 5-8 minutes. Transfer the cherry sauce to a bowl and refrigerate.

Beat the mascarpone with the remaining sugar until smooth. In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff; fold the cream into the mascarpone and refrigerate.

Pour the cherry liqueur into a shallow bowl and dip each ladyfinger quickly into the liqueur; do not let them get mushy by over dipping them. Scoop some of the mascarpone mixture into each goblet; layer a ladyfinger or two in the goblet, then spoon on some of the cherry sauce; continue making layers of mascarpone, ladyfingers and cherry sauce. End with mascarpone. Place two cherries in the center of each goblet and sprinkle some shaved chocolate over each goblet. refrigerate at least several hours or overnight before serving.

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Comments

eileen

June 29, 2011 at 1:40pm | Permalink

do you dip both sides of the lady fingers in the cherry liquer?

Diana

June 29, 2011 at 8:41pm | Permalink

I like that recipe of Cherry Chocolate Tiramisu, I'm going to try to make it. Congrats for teaching people like me to make good desserts or certain variety of meals.

Rosemarie

February 12, 2013 at 6:32am | Permalink

This is great, I make classic Tirimisu and a few people are reluctant to eat raw eggs so now I can make this for my reluctant friends.
Thank you

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eileen

June 29, 2011 at 1:40pm | Permalink

do you dip both sides of the lady fingers in the cherry liquer?
Diana

June 29, 2011 at 8:41pm | Permalink

I like that recipe of Cherry Chocolate Tiramisu, I'm going to try to make it. Congrats for teaching people like me to make good desserts or certain variety of meals.
Rosemarie

February 12, 2013 at 6:32am | Permalink

This is great, I make classic Tirimisu and a few people are reluctant to eat raw eggs so now I can make this for my reluctant friends.
Thank you