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Black Forest Tiramisu Recipe

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This Black Forest Tiramisu is a decadent no-bake dessert that layers chocolate-soaked ladyfingers, sweet cherry compote, and fluffy mascarpone cream. A luscious twist on the classic tiramisu, this cherry and chocolate treat is perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or romantic occasions.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Cake or Ladyfingers Layer:

  • 24 chocolate ladyfingers or slices of chocolate sponge cake

  • ½ cup brewed coffee or espresso, cooled

  • 2 tbsp cherry liqueur (optional)

Cherry Layer:

  • 1½ cups pitted cherries (fresh or jarred in juice, not syrup)

  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)

Mascarpone Cream Layer:

  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened

  • 1½ cups heavy whipping cream, chilled

  • ½ cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping:

  • ½ cup grated dark chocolate or chocolate curls

  • Fresh cherries (for garnish)

  • Cocoa powder for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  • Prepare Cherry Filling:
    In a saucepan, simmer cherries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat for 6–8 minutes. Optional: Stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken. Cool completely.

  • Make Mascarpone Cream:
    Beat mascarpone until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone.

  • Soak the Cake/Ladyfingers:
    Combine coffee and cherry liqueur (if using). Dip ladyfingers briefly—do not oversoak.

  • Assemble Tiramisu:
    In an 8×8-inch dish or trifle bowl:

    • Layer half the soaked ladyfingers

    • Spread half the mascarpone cream

    • Add half the cherry mixture
      Repeat layers.

  • Chill:
    Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.

  • Top and Serve:
    Before serving, top with grated chocolate, cocoa powder, and fresh cherries.

Notes

  • Use chocolate pound cake as an alternative to ladyfingers.

  • Frozen cherries can be used, just thaw and drain.

  • For alcohol-free version, skip cherry liqueur and use extra coffee.

Find it online: http://maicook.com/black-forest-tiramisu-recipe/