In deference to purists, I'll put it right at the start, this isn't a traditional Tiramisù. Its relationship to Tiramisù is that it is a layered dessert made with coffee soaked cake and mascarpone.
The cake used was a weekend leftover - it was this chocolate and hazelnut cake I've written about in the past. To make a little bit go a lot further, I sliced it thinly and then soaked it in cooled blend of espresso and Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur).
Rather than go for the egg/mascarpone blend of the traditional I took a much simpler route. A 50/50 mix of cream and mascarpone, lightly whipped with vanilla bean paste to give it an attractive speckled appearance.
They both end the same way - left in the fridge to chill and set and then sprinkled with cocoa powder.
With its blend of chocolate, hazelnuts, coffee, mascarpone and cream, regardless of its pedigree, it is utterly delicious.
An earlier example of Tiramisù vandalism shamelessly made in Florence, can also be found here.
Rather than go for the egg/mascarpone blend of the traditional I took a much simpler route. A 50/50 mix of cream and mascarpone, lightly whipped with vanilla bean paste to give it an attractive speckled appearance.
They both end the same way - left in the fridge to chill and set and then sprinkled with cocoa powder.
With its blend of chocolate, hazelnuts, coffee, mascarpone and cream, regardless of its pedigree, it is utterly delicious.
An earlier example of Tiramisù vandalism shamelessly made in Florence, can also be found here.
Hazelnut, chocolate and coffee. Sounds amazing.
ReplyDeleteThis looks fantastic. It's also a great way to use up those leftovers!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd actually like this better than the traditional tiramisu! Looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteI consistently leave your blog salivating!
ReplyDeleteI also love the idea of the sweet potato falafels and will try them out.
This is better than the traditional tiramisu: it has hazelnuts!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this! And the Tira-mela. Love it!
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Thanks Alexa!
ReplyDeleteThanks Fearless - it certainly stretched out what was left over.
Thanks Ricki - i still have a soft spot for a real tiramisu
Thank you Maven - hope you do try out the falafel!
Thanks JS - ah yes, everything improves with hazelnuts!
Thank you Paz - hope you are feeling better too!
Never had tiramisu with hazelnuts. Must be great.
ReplyDeletePictures look great. I love tiramisu and Im sure this would go down equally as well
ReplyDeleteOh my, oh my, oh my, does this look decadent and delicious.
ReplyDeleteHi Poonam - all the ingredients are delicious by themselves so you can't go wrong by putting them all together
ReplyDeleteThanks Beth!
Thanks Lia - it is quite decadent so a little goes a long way.
That non tiramisu certainly looks the part and I bet it tastes unbelievable too :)
ReplyDeleteI really wish I could dive into my screen with a spoon....
ReplyDeleteThanks Y - they went all too quickly
ReplyDeleteThanks Nic - i'll follow you in!
thanks, haalo. i continue to heal.
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