Cherries Jubilee Tiramisu – The EASIEST No-Bake Dessert

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Craving a dessert that’s as gorgeous as it is delicious? This Cherries Jubilee Tiramisu blends boozy cherries, rich mascarpone cream, and citrus-kissed layers into an easy, make-ahead treat. It’s elegant, crowd-pleasing, and packed with bold cherry flavor.

Why You’ll Love This Dessert

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✔️ Show-stopping presentation
✔️ Tangy cherry jam meets creamy mascarpone
✔️ Easy to assemble, no baking required
✔️ Perfect for parties or date nights
✔️ Make-ahead magic—gets better as it chills!

Ingredients for the Cherry Jam Layer

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  • 16 oz frozen cherries
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp brandy
  • Zest and juice of 1 orange
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

Tip: Use fresh cherries if in season!

Ingredients for the Tiramisu Layer

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To build the tiramisu, gather:

  • 1 package GF ladyfingers
  • 16 oz mascarpone (or dairy-free cream cheese)
  • 8 egg yolks
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 16 oz heavy cream
  • 3 cups fresh cherries, pitted
  • 1 tsp orange liqueur
  • ½ cup orange juice + ½ cup water
  • 8 oz whipped topping

Make the Cherry Jam

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Start by reducing 1 tbsp brandy in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
Add frozen cherries, water, sugar, orange zest, and juice. Once the sugar dissolves, stir in the cornstarch slurry.
Cook for 20 minutes, gently breaking down the cherries. Let cool completely.

Whip the Mascarpone Filling

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In a bowl, beat sugar, orange juice, and egg yolks until pale and fluffy—like a soft meringue.
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into the mascarpone.
Gently fold in the egg mixture and half the pitted cherries

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Soak and Layer

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Mix the orange liqueur with orange juice and water.
Quickly dip ladyfingers into the mixture and layer in the bottom of a 10×7 baking dish.
Spread half the cherry jam over the ladyfingers, then half the cream. Repeat for a second laye

Chill to Set

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Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours (or overnight).
The longer it chills, the more the flavors meld—making this dessert even more delicious!

Garnish and Serve

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Just before serving, top with whipped cream and fresh cherries.
Want an extra pop? Add orange zest or a light dusting of cocoa powder for contrast.

Full Recipe Recap

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📌 Prep Time: 30 min
📌 Chill Time: 6 hrs
📌 Serves: 12

Cherries Jubilee Tiramisu

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This Cherries Jubilee Tiramisu is fruity, creamy, and elegant with no baking required. Save this for your next celebration—or just a Tuesday that needs dessert. 💕

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