Italian Amaretto Cream
Indulge in the rich and velvety decadence of Italian Amaretto Cream, a no-bake dessert that blends elegance with ease. This heavenly mix of smooth mascarpone cheese, fluffy whipped cream, and a dash of fragrant amaretto liqueur is layered over crushed amaretti cookies for a delightful balance of creamy and crunchy textures. Finished with a dusting of cocoa powder and a hint of fresh mint, this dessert is perfect for entertaining or savoring as an indulgent treat. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this crowd-pleaser is as simple to make as it is stunning to serve. A must-try for lovers of Italian desserts, it delivers authentic flavor with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Mascarpone cheese
- 200 milliliters Heavy cream
- 50 grams Sugar
- 3 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 50 grams Crushed amaretti cookies
- 1 teaspoon Cocoa powder
- 5 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer or whisk, beat the mixture until it is smooth and the sugar is fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip to avoid turning it into butter.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture using a spatula. Add the amaretto liqueur and fold until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Take 4 serving glasses or bowls. Sprinkle a layer of crushed amaretti cookies at the bottom of each glass.
Spoon the amaretto cream mixture evenly into the glasses over the cookie layer.
Sprinkle a pinch of cocoa powder over each serving for a subtle chocolate finish.
Chill the glasses in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set.
Before serving, garnish with additional crushed amaretti cookies and fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2348 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 181.8 g | 233% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.1 g | 565% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 128 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.4 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.0 g | ||
| Protein | 14.3 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 376 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 282 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
