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Cherry Tiramisu

A no-bake dessert with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone, and sweet cherries, topped with chocolate shavings.

Total time
30 min
Servings
8
Calories
420
Protein
7g
Cherry Tiramisu
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Ingredients

  • 24 pieces ladyfingers
  • 1.5 cups strong brewed coffee
  • 16 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups cherries, pitted and halved
  • 2 tablespoons dark chocolate, grated

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, beat the 1 cup heavy cream and 0.5 cup powdered sugar with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 2

    Gently fold the 16 oz mascarpone into the whipped cream until smooth and fully combined.

  3. 3

    Quickly dip each of the 24 ladyfingers into the 1.5 cups coffee, about 1 second per side, and arrange half of them in a single layer in a 9x13 inch dish.

  4. 4

    Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, then scatter 1 cup of the cherries on top.

  5. 5

    Repeat with the remaining ladyfingers, mascarpone mixture, and 1 cup cherries.

  6. 6

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until set.

  7. 7

    Before serving, sprinkle the 2 tbsp grated chocolate over the top.

Tools you’ll need

  • 9x13 inch dish
  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • grater

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