Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a shallow dish or bowl, combine the cooled strong brewed coffee and the amaretto liqueur. Stir until well blended.1 ½ cups strong brewed coffee, cooled, ¾ cup amaretto liqueur
- In a medium heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (ensure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water), whisk together the egg yolks and ½ cup of granulated sugar. Continuously whisk for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mixture is pale yellow, thickened, and has doubled in volume.6 large egg yolks, ½ cup granulated sugar
- Remove the bowl from the heat. Add the softened mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract to the tempered egg yolk mixture. Gently whisk or use a rubber spatula to combine until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.1 pound mascarpone cheese, softened, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a separate, clean bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture using a rubber spatula. Continue folding until just combined and no streaks of cream remain.
- In a small bowl, combine the drained pitted cherries with the cherry preserves or jam. Stir gently to coat the cherries evenly.1 ½ cups pitted fresh or frozen cherries, thawed and drained if frozen, 2 tablespoons cherry preserves or jam
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee-amaretto mixture, one at a time, for just a few seconds per side. Arrange a single layer of dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of an 8x8 inch (or similar sized) serving dish. Spread half of the mascarpone cream evenly over the ladyfinger layer. Spoon half of the cherry mixture over the mascarpone cream. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers, followed by the remaining mascarpone cream, and finally top with the remaining cherry mixture.24-30 ladyfingers (savoiardi), ¾ cup amaretto liqueur, 1 ½ cups strong brewed coffee, cooled, 1 ½ cups pitted fresh or frozen cherries, thawed and drained if frozen, 2 tablespoons cherry preserves or jam, 1 pound mascarpone cheese, softened, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, 6 large egg yolks, ½ cup granulated sugar
- Cover the serving dish tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Before serving, you can dust the top with a little cocoa powder, add fresh cherries, a drizzle of amaretto, or some shaved chocolate for an extra touch of elegance.Fresh cherries, amaretto drizzle, shaved chocolate
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Can be frozen for up to 1-2 months, thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
