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    Home » Dessert » Amaretto Tiramisu

    Published: Feb 4, 2016 · Modified: Jun 9, 2020 by Lisa Johnson

    Amaretto Tiramisu

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    Pure heaven is the best way to describe this Amaretto Tiramisu! Creamy and delicious with an almond flavored twist | cookingwithcurls.com

    Let me just start with "I absolutely LOVE tiramisu!!" It is the one dessert that I will always order in an Italian restaurant. I don't even care that I am lactose-intolerant, I love my tiramisu...I just can't help myself. As I was creating my romantic Tuscan meal last week {Tuscan Stuffed Pork Loin with Creamy Polenta}, I knew that I needed an extra special Italian dessert.....

    Pure heaven is the best way to describe this Amaretto Tiramisu! Creamy and delicious with an almond flavored twist | cookingwithcurls.com

    Amaretto Tiramisu seemed like the perfect ending to a delicious meal.

    If you do not like Amaretto, you can substitute Frangelico, Marsala wine, brandy, or leave out the alcohol all together.

    My favorite Italian dessert got a makeover and it's perfection!! Amaretto Tiramisu is the perfect way to end a delicious meal | cookingwithcurls.com

    Rather than trying to create perfect layers, then cut my Amaretto Tiramisu into perfect squares, I opted to go with a more rustic presentation in a crystal bowl. Yes, you can substitute a 9 x 13 baking dish, the directions are in the Notes section of the recipe. 😉

    Creamy, delicious, and full of flavor make this Amaretto Tiramisu the perfect dessert | cookingwithcurls.com

    My bowl is approximately 8 inches wide and 5 inches tall. It is tapered with the base being about 4 inches. This bowl was a wedding present that I use as a salad bowl, any bowl will work. I chose a clear bowl so you can see the layers. 🙂

    How to make Amaretto Tiramisu

    Beat the egg yolks and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.....

    Amaretto Tiramisu beat cookingwithcurls.com

    In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.....

    Amaretto Tiramisu whip cookingwithcurls.com

    Add the mascarpone to the egg yolks and mix until until well incorporated.....

    Amaretto Tiramisu mascarpone cookingwithcurls.com

    Fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture just until combined. Do not over mix, you want your filling to remain nice and fluffy.....

    Amaretto Tiramisu fold cookingwithcurls.com

    Pour the Amaretto and espresso into shallow bowls.....

    Amaretto Tiramisu dip cookingwithcurls.com

    Spread a layer of the mascarpone mixture on the bottom of a glass serving bowl. Sift cacao powder over mixture with a mesh sieve.

    Dip each lady finger, one by one, into the espresso then the Amaretto and place in a single layer on top of the mascarpone in the bowl.

    Repeat the process of layering the mascarpone mixture, cacao powder, and lady fingers, finishing with a layer of mascarpone. You should have 4 or 5 layers when you are finished.....

    Amaretto Tiramisu Collage cookingwithcurls.com

    Sprinkle with cacao powder and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight.

    It doesn't have to be perfect. Arrange the lady fingers however they fit into the bowl. I used 23 lady fingers for mine, but I probably could have fit the last one in somewhere. 😉

    When you are finished, you have a gorgeous dessert that tastes absolutely amazing!

    Amaretto Tiramisu, the perfect way to end a meal | cookingwithcurls.com

    So delicious!!

    Recipe Notes:

    • You need to use Espresso, or really, really strong coffee for this dessert for the flavor to stand out over the mascarpone cheese.
    • Substitute dairy-free cream cheese for the mascarpone cheese if you need a dairy-free dessert.
    • This recipe contains raw eggs. Use the best quality eggs that you can, or pasteurized if you can find them. Do you eat raw cookie dough? Have you ever heard of anyone dying from eating raw cookie dough? No!
    • Not all lady fingers are the same. Some are hard and crunchy like these are, and some are soft and almost cake like. Dip/soak the lady fingers for 5 to 6 seconds for the hard type, and less for the soft ones. You don't want them falling apart as you are assembling your dessert. 

    More tiramisu inspired recipes:

    • Tiramisu Ice Cream
    • Limoncello Tiramisu Ice Cream

    Enjoy!!

    Pure heaven is the best way to describe this Amaretto Tiramisu! Creamy and delicious with an almond flavored twist | cookingwithcurls.com

    Amaretto Tiramisu

    This Amaretto Tiramisu is creamy, delicious and full of flavor! It makes the perfect dessert for any occasion that everyone is guaranteed to love.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Chill: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Servings: 12 Servings
    Calories: 347kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    • 6 large eggs separated (free-range or organic)
    • 6 Tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 16 ounces mascarpone cheese
    • 6 Tablespoons cacao powder
    • ½ cup Amaretto almond liqueur
    • 1 cup espresso or extra strong coffee
    • 24 lady fingers 7 ounce package
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    Instructions

    • Beat the egg yolks and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
    • In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
    • Add the mascarpone to the egg yolks and mix until until well incorporated.
    • Fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture just until combined.
    • Spread a layer of the mascarpone mixture on the bottom of a glass serving bowl {approx 8" x 5"}.
    • Sift cacao powder over mixture with a mesh sieve.
    • Pour the Amaretto and espresso into shallow bowls. Dip each lady finger, one by one, into the espresso then the Amaretto and place in a single layer on top of the mascarpone in the bowl.
    • Repeat the process of layering the mascarpone mixture, cacao powder, and lady fingers, finishing with a layer of mascarpone. You should have 4 or 5 layers when you are finished.
    • Sprinkle with cacao powder and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight.

    Notes

    Alternate method:
    • Place a single layer of soaked lady finger on the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Spread 1/2 of the mascarpone mixture over the lady fingers, then top with remaining lady fingers and mascarpone.
    • Sprinkle with cacao and chill for at least one hour.
    • You need to use Espresso, or really, really strong coffee for this dessert for the flavor to stand out over the mascarpone cheese.
    • Substitute dairy-free cream cheese for the mascarpone cheese if you need a dairy-free dessert.
    • This recipe contains raw eggs. Use the best quality eggs that you can, or pasteurized if you can find them. Do you eat raw cookie dough? Have you ever heard of anyone dying from eating raw cookie dough? No!
    • Not all lady fingers are the same. Some are hard and crunchy like these are, and some are soft and almost cake like. Dip/soak the lady fingers for 5 to 6 seconds for the hard type, and less for the soft ones. You don't want them falling apart as you are assembling your dessert. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 787IU | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Carole from Carole's Chatter says

      February 07, 2016 at 4:31 pm

      I hope you'll bring this romantic dessert over t Food on Friday, Lisa!

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    2. Swati says

      February 19, 2016 at 7:33 am

      Hello Lisa! .... it looks delicious and tempting. Tiramisu is my favorite :). I will try it soon

      Reply

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