Recipe

Hazelnut tiramisu

Try this classic Italian dessert with a hazelnut twist.

Aug 31, 2009 2:00pm
  • 25 mins preparation
  • Serves 6
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Ingredients

Hazelnut tiramisu
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
  • 2 tablespoon caster (superfine) sugar
  • 2/3 cup (160ml) boiling water
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) hazelnut-flavoured liqueur
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) pouring cream
  • 1 cup (250g) mascarpone cheese
  • 12 sponge finger biscuits (140g)
  • 1/2 cup (70g) coarsely chopped roasted hazelnuts
  • 1/4 cup (25g) coarsely grated dark eating (semi-sweet) chocolate

Method

Hazelnut tiramisu
  • 1
    Dissolve coffee and half the sugar in the water in medium heatproof bowl. Stir in liqueur; cool.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, beat cream and remaining sugar in small bowl with electric mixer until soft peaks form; fold in mascarpone.
  • 3
    Dip biscuits, one at a time, in coffee mixture; place in single layer in shallow 2-litre (8-cup) serving dish. Pour any remaining coffee mixture over biscuits.
  • 4
    Spread cream mixture over biscuits; sprinkle with combined nuts and chocolate. Refrigerate until required.

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