Bourbon-Soaked Cherries Tiramisu is a luscious dessert you can make ahead of time and indulge in when ready! It's the perfect dessert to compliment dinner!
6tablespoonsorange liqueurlike triple sec or Gran Marnier
2tablespoonsKahlua
14ouncepackage ladyfingers
2 large handfuls of Bourbon-Soaked Cherriespitted and roughly torn
6whole Bourbon-Soaked Cherriesfor garnish
2ouncesdark chocolategrated, for garnish
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form, about 3 to 6 minutes. Add the vanilla and powdered sugar, and mix to combine.
To the whipped cream, add the mascarpone cheese and granulated sugar. Mix until combined and smooth.
In a medium bowl, stir together the coffee, orange liqueur, and Kahlua.
Dip one ladyfinger into the coffee mixture for 3 to 5 seconds. Place the cookie into the bottom of a 9-inch x 9-inch baking dish. Repeat until the bottom layer of the baking dish is covered.
Top the ladyfingers with half of the mascarpone cheese mixture. Spread the cheese mixture into an even layer over the cookies.
Top the cheese mixture with the ripped bourbon cherries, spreading them evenly around the dish so you get some cherries in every bite.
Dip the remaining cookies in the coffee mixture and create a layer over the cherries.
Top the cookies with the remaining cheese mixture and spread evenly in the dish.
Sprinkle the top of the tiramisu with shaved chocolate. (If you don't have bakers block of chocolate, you can use whole dark chocolate chips or chop up the chocolate chips.)
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours to 24 hours.
Uncover the tiramisu and cut into 6 portions. Plate the dessert and top each serving with a whole cherry.
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Notes
If you're looking to make your own Bourbon-Soaked Cherries, Kristy's book has the recipe. I happened to have a jar of homemade bourbon cherries from my neighbor ready to go so that's what I used. Bourbon cherries are also available from the store if you don't want to make your own. I know Marker's Mark makes some that are bright red.If you can't find ladyfingers at the grocery store, you can use Margherite cookies instead. You may need 2 packages through, as a 12-ounce package of Margherite cookies is just shy of filling two layers in a 9-inch x 9-inch pan. I like to soak these cookies for 8-10 seconds since they aren't quite as porous.