Black Forest Tiramisu
Ingredients
For the tiramisu:
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 225 g mascarpone cheese (at room temperature)
• 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
• 2 tablespoons cherry liqueur (optional)
• 24 ladyfinger biscuits
• 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
• Grated chocolate, for garnish
Cherry Sauce:
• 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ¼ cup water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
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Preparation
Tiramisu Cream:• In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
• Add the mascarpone cheese and beat until smooth and creamy.
Prepare the Biscuits:• Mix the coffee and cherry liqueur (if using) in a shallow bowl.
• Quickly dip the ladyfingers into the mixture (be careful not to soak them too much).
Assemble the Layers:• Arrange a layer of ladyfingers on the bottom of the serving dish.
• Spread half of the cream mixture on top.
• Sprinkle half of the cherries over it.
• Complete the layers with the remaining ladyfingers, the remaining cream mixture, and the cherries.
• Finish with a layer of cream on top.
Chilling:• Cover the tiramisu and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Cherry Sauce:• Cook the cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat when the cherries are soft.
• Mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and add to the mixture, cook for 2–3 minutes and leave to cool.
Serving:• Drizzle the cherry sauce over the tiramisu while it is cold.
• Garnish with grated chocolate.
• Slice and serve cold.
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Tips• Liqueur is optional; you can also make it with plain coffee for children.
• The cherries can be fresh or frozen; if frozen, thaw them first.
• If you decorate with sauce and chocolate just before serving, it will look fresher