Cherry Tiramisu

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cherries, pitted and chopped
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cherry brandy
• 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 24 ladyfingers
• 1/4 cup brewed espresso, cooled
• Cocoa powder, for dusting

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the cherries, sugar, and cherry brandy. Stir to combine and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese until smooth. Add in the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, and beat until everything is well combined and the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Dip each ladyfinger briefly into the cooled espresso, and then layer them in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
4. Spoon half of the cherry mixture over the ladyfingers and spread it evenly over the top.
5. Spoon half of the mascarpone mixture over the cherries and spread it evenly over the top.
6. Dip the remaining ladyfingers into the espresso, and then layer them in the baking dish over the mascarpone mixture.
7. Spoon the remaining cherry mixture over the ladyfingers and spread it evenly over the top.
8. Spoon the remaining mascarpone mixture over the cherries and spread it evenly over the top.
9. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
10. When ready to serve, dust the top of the tiramisu with cocoa powder, and enjoy!

Verdict and Serving Suggestions:

This cherry tiramisu is an indulgent and unique variation on the classic Italian dessert. The combination of fresh cherries and cherry brandy gives this tiramisu a sweet and tangy flavor that is perfectly balanced by the creamy mascarpone and ladyfingers soaked in espresso. Serve it as an elegant dessert at your next dinner party, or enjoy it as a special treat for yourself!