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In a large mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese and heavy cream.
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Beat the mascarpone and cream with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
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Fold in the amaretto liqueur, cherry juice, and vanilla extract to the mascarpone mixture, blending until evenly combined.
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In a separate small bowl, stir together the granulated sugar and cherry preserves until well blended.
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Add the sugar-preserve blend to the mascarpone base and beat for one additional minute to integrate.
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Arrange ladyfingers in a single layer at the bottom of a medium serving dish.
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Generously brush or spoon cherry juice and amaretto mixture over the ladyfingers to moisten.
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Scatter chopped cherries evenly over the soaked ladyfingers.
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Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the cherries, smoothing into an even layer.
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Repeat layering with additional ladyfingers, remaining soaking liquid, cherries, and the rest of the cream.
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Finish with a generous dusting of cocoa powder and sprinkle of dark chocolate shavings over the top.
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Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.