Chocolate Hazelnut Tiramisu
A delightful twist on the classic tiramisu featuring creamy mascarpone, chocolate hazelnut spread, and fresh pears for added flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g mascarpone cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 100g sugar
- 1 cup strong coffee, cooled
- 200g chocolate hazelnut spread
- 200g ladyfinger cookies
- Fresh pears, diced
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Coffee Mixture: Brew strong coffee and let it cool completely.
- Whip the Eggs and Sugar: Beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the Mascarpone: Gently fold mascarpone into the egg mixture.
- Incorporate the Chocolate Hazelnut Spread: Fold chocolate hazelnut spread evenly into the mascarpone mixture.
- Prepare Your Ladyfingers: Briefly dip ladyfingers into cooled coffee and lay in a serving dish.
- Layer It Up: Spoon half the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, then repeat the process with another layer.
- Chill and Set: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Finish with Cocoa Powder: Dust cocoa powder over the top before serving.
- Add Fresh Pears: Sprinkle diced pears just before serving.
Notes
This dessert can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: tiramisu, chocolate hazelnut, dessert, easy tiramisu, Italian dessert