1. Prepare the Cherry Mixture
In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and Amaretto. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cherries are soft and slightly syrupy. Remove from heat and let cool completely.

2. Whip the Mascarpone Cream
In a large bowl, beat the cold cream to soft peaks. In another bowl, whisk mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone until fully combined and fluffy.

3. Mix the Espresso Layer
Stir Amaretto into the cooled espresso. Pour into a shallow dish for dipping.

4. Assemble the Tiramisu
Dip ladyfingers briefly into the espresso-Amaretto mixture—just 1–2 seconds per side.
Arrange a single layer in the bottom of an 8×8″ dish or trifle glasses.
Spoon half the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers.
Add half of the cherry mixture evenly over the cream.
Repeat layers: dipped ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and remaining cherries.

5. Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) for the flavors to meld and the dessert to firm up.

6. Garnish & Serve
Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and top with shaved chocolate and a few extra cherries for a beautiful finish.