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Cherry Tiramisu


Recipe Information
Source:
Momma Thyme

Serves/Makes:6

Ingredients
  • 1 cup (225 ml) ricotta cheese, Italian style
  • 1 cup (225 ml) confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) coffee liqueur
  • 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) shortbread cookie crumbs (about 20 2-inch cookies)
  • 1 21 oz (588 grm). can cherry filling and topping
  • Grated chocolate, for garnish
  • Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Preparation
  • In large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, confectioners' sugar, sour cream, and coffee liqueur; mix well. Set aside.
  • In an electric blender or food processor container, process cookies, in small batches, until finely crushed.
  • Remove 6 cherries from cherry filling; reserve for garnish.
  • To assemble dessert, spoon 2 tbsp (30 ml) ricotta cheese mixture into each of 6 8 oz (224 grm). parfait glasses.
  • Add 2 tbsp (30 ml) cookie crumbs to each glass; top each with 2 tbsp (30 ml) cherry filling.
  • Repeat ricotta, crumb and cherry layers.
  • Finish each serving with an equal portion of the remaining ricotta cheese mixture.
  • Garnish with reserved cherries, grated chocolate and mint leaves, if desired.
  • Let chill 2 to 3 hours before serving.
Comments
Recipe from National Cherry Festival, 108 West Grandveiw Parkway, Traverse City, MI 49684