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**Mascarpone Cream Layer**

16 oz mascarpone cheese

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

**Base & Flavor**

7–8 oz ladyfinger cookies

1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled

¼ cup amaretto liqueur

¾ cup cherry preserves

**Finish**

Cocoa powder for dusting

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1. Brew coffee and let it cool, then mix with amaretto.

2. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.

3. Mix mascarpone, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

4. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.

5. Quickly dip ladyfingers into coffee-amaretto mix.

6. Layer dipped ladyfingers in a dish.

7. Spread half the mascarpone mixture on top.

8. Spoon cherry preserves over the cream layer.

9. Repeat layers and finish with mascarpone mixture.

10. Dust with cocoa powder and refrigerate at least 6 hours.

Use cherry preserves with fruit pieces for best texture.

Let the dessert chill overnight for optimal flavor melding.

Substitute amaretto with almond extract and extra coffee.

Pairs well with chocolate cherry desserts and cozy winter sweets.