Description
A non-alcoholic Italian dessert featuring tart cherries and almond extract. Layers of ladyfingers soaked in cherry-infused espresso alternate with velvety mascarpone cream, creating a balance of fruitiness and richness.
Ingredients
2 cups pitted fresh cherries (halved or frozen, thawed and drained)
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1–2 tsp non-alcoholic almond extract
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
12–18 ladyfinger biscuits
2 cups high-fat mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups strong brewed espresso
Instructions
1. Simmer cherries, granulated sugar, almond extract, and lemon juice in a saucepan for 7-10 minutes until syrup reaches 1.5 cups
2. Cool to room temperature
3. Whisk mascarpone and powdered sugar until smooth
4. Dip ladyfingers into cherry-infused espresso for 5 seconds and arrange in a dish
5. Spread mascarpone mixture over layer
6. Repeat layers and refrigerate for 4 hours
7. Serve chilled with additional cherry syrup on top
Notes
• For cherry glaze: reserve 1/2 cup of cooking syrup
• Freeze cherries first for easier halving
• Let rest at room temperature 10 minutes before serving
• Store in airtight container for up to 24 hours
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 7
- Category: Easy Homemade Dessert Recipes & Treats
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg