No-Bake Hazelnut Cream Tiramisu
This hazelnut cream tiramisu may become the only tiramisu you will ever want to make! It includes classic ladyfingers with a hazelnut whipped cream, a drizzle of hazelnut cream, and chopped hazelnuts for a dessert that tastes just like Ferrero Rocher.
To make this creamy tiramisu, mascarpone cheese, hazelnut cream, and whipped cream are combined to make the most velvety mixture. Then, ladyfingers are dipped in espresso before being layered with the whipped cream mixture and drizzled with some hazelnut cream. To finish the dessert off, the final layer is also drizzled with hazelnut cream and sprinkled with chopped hazelnuts before being served.
What is Hazelnut Cream Tiramisu?
Hazelnut cream is tiramisu with a twist! While tiramisu is traditionally an assembly of ladyfingers that have been dipped in espresso along with a lusciously textured mascarpone cheese mixture and a dusting of espresso or cocoa powder, this version is quite different. While it includes many of the same components, the mascarpone mixture also includes hazelnut cream which gives it a chocolate colored appearance. It is also garnished with a mixture of hazelnut cream and chopped hazelnuts for a finishing touch.
Pro Tips
- Allow the mascarpone cheese to soften at room temperature to ensure it mixes with the whipped cream and hazelnut cream easily.
- Don’t soak the ladyfingers in the espresso for too long as you don’t want them to fall apart before you have a chance to assemble the tiramisu.
- If you would like to make a larger tiramisu, feel free to scale up the ingredients and use a larger dish.
- Allow the tiramisu to set up in the fridge for at least 1 hour before you serve it as this will ensure that the ladyfingers soften and that you can cleanly slice it.
What to Serve with Hazelnut Cream Tiramisu?
This hazelnut cream tiramisu doesn’t need anything other than a cup of hot coffee or tea to serve it with. However, it would also be great with some fresh strawberries on the plate for both color and flavor.
Can I Replace Mascarpone Cheese With Cream Cheese?
While you probably could, this recipe is best made with mascarpone cheese which has a creamier texture. If you use traditional cream cheese, it may set up too firmly in the fridge and won’t have the same velvety texture.
Can I Make Tiramisu Without Espresso?
Yes, if you are looking for a caffeine-free option, particularly if you plan to serve this to children, there are a few replacements you could try. Chocolate milk would work beautifully and compliment the taste of the hazelnut cream. Alternatively, you could dip the ladyfingers in plain milk.
Can I Add Alcohol to Tiramisu?
Yes, you can! Many tiramisu recipes involve mixing the espresso with alcohol such as marsala. However, if you would like to compliment the taste of hazelnuts in this recipe, you could add some Frangelico to the espresso before dipping the ladyfingers.
How to Store Hazelnut Cream Tiramisu
This hazelnut tiramisu can be covered and stored in the fridge where it will keep for up to 3 to 4 days.
Ingredients
How to Make Hazelnut Cream Tiramisu
In a bowl, beat the mascarpone with the hazelnut cream until combined. Beat in the cream until the mixture is very creamy.
In a bowl, beat the mascarpone with the hazelnut cream until combined. Beat in the cream until the mixture is very creamy.
In another bowl, mix the espresso with the water. Dip the ladyfingers into the espresso mixture.
In another bowl, mix the espresso with the water. Dip the ladyfingers into the espresso mixture.
Place a layer of hazelnut cream in a 20 x 20 cm baking dish followed by one layer of ladyfingers. Top them with half of the cream.
Place a layer of hazelnut cream in a 20 x 20 cm baking dish followed by one layer of ladyfingers. Top them with half of the cream.
Drizzle a layer of hazelnut cream on top.
Drizzle a layer of hazelnut cream on top.
Arrange another layer of ladyfingers on top followed by another layer of hazelnut cream.
Arrange another layer of ladyfingers on top followed by another layer of hazelnut cream.
Garnish the top with another drizzle of hazelnut cream in addition to chopped hazelnuts.
Garnish the top with another drizzle of hazelnut cream in addition to chopped hazelnuts.
Refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 1 hour before serving.
Refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 1 hour before serving.
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