Tiramisu with Cherries
Ingredients
- 1 lb. mascarpone cheese, really fresh
- 1 large can dark cherries (pitted) in syrup (at least 1 cup liquid)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2T rum, plus
- 1/3 cup rum mixed with water and a little extra granulated sugar
- 24 ladies' fingers or biscotti all'uovo cookies
Instructions
Blend cheese, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 2T rum together. Divide into 3 equal parts. Put 8 biscuits side by side in loaf pan that's at least large enough to accomodate them. Pour 1/3 of the canned dark cherry juice over the biscuits, distributing evenly. Layer 1/3 of the cheese mixture over the biscuits. Put another 8 biscuits side by side over the cheese mixture. Soak this layer of biscuits with the rum mixture. Layer another third of the cheese mixture over the biscuits. Put another 8 biscuits side by side over the cheese mixture. Soak this layer of biscuits with the remaining 2/3 cup of canned dark cherry syrup. Layer the final third of the cheese mixture over the biscuits. Garnish with the extra cherries. Chill for several hours for best results.