Ingredients
- 2 cups mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup almond extract (or substitute)
- 1/2 cup cherry juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1 package ladyfingers
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together mascarpone cheese and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.
- Add almond extract, cherry juice, and vanilla; mix until well combined.
- Fold in sugar, cherry preserves, and chopped cherries gently.
- Dip ladyfingers briefly in a mixture of cherry juice and almond extract; layer them in a baking dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers; repeat layering.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using different fruit juices like raspberry or strawberry. Ensure ladyfingers are dipped quickly to avoid sogginess. Garnish with fresh cherries or mint leaves for extra flair.