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Decadent Praline Tiramisu Pots: A Luxurious Dessert Experience


  • Author: David Andersson
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

What is it about these Praline Tiramisu Pots that makes them so captivating? It’s the ingenious combination of familiar flavors and textures in a completely new format. The name “tiramisu” itself means “pick me up” or “lift me up” in Italian, a nod to the energizing caffeine and rich ingredients. While a traditional tiramisu uses ladyfingers soaked in espresso and a mascarpone-based cream, this recipe reimagines the concept in individual pots, perfect for a modern, elegant presentation. The use of ginger nut biscuits provides a spicy, crunchy contrast to the smooth cream, a departure from the traditional sponge. But the real showstopper is the homemade hazelnut praline. The term praline refers to nuts coated in caramelized sugar, and in this recipe, it adds a delightful, sugary crunch that elevates the entire dish. This isn’t just a dessert; it’s an experience, a symphony of textures and tastes that dance on your palate.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 20g blanched hazelnuts
  • 50g caster sugar, plus 2 tbsp extra
  • 12 ginger nut biscuits (about 120g)
  • 12 tsp Cointreau (or orange liqueur)
  • 250ml vegan cream (or double cream if not vegan)
  • 1 tsp espresso powder, dissolved in ½ tbsp boiling water
  • 20g dark chocolate (74%), finely grated
  • Vegetable oil, for greasing

Instructions

  1. Make the Hazelnut Praline
    • Grease a small baking tray.
    • Toast hazelnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 3–4 minutes.
    • Sprinkle 50g sugar over the nuts and cook, swirling the pan, until sugar caramelizes (3–5 minutes).
    • Pour onto the tray and let it cool completely. Chop roughly once set.
  2. Prepare the Biscuit Base
    • Crush ginger nuts into coarse crumbs using a rolling pin.
    • Divide evenly among 12 small glasses.
    • Drizzle 1 tsp Cointreau over each base.
  3. Make the Espresso Cream
    • Whisk cream with 2 tbsp sugar until it holds soft peaks.
    • Fold in dissolved espresso until smooth and evenly combined.
  4. Assemble the Pots
    • Spoon espresso cream over biscuit bases.
    • Grate dark chocolate over the top.
    • Sprinkle with chopped hazelnut praline.

Notes

These praline tiramisu pots offer a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, with layers of creamy mascarpone, coffee-soaked biscuits, and crunchy praline. Perfect for make-ahead entertaining or a luxurious after-dinner treat.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pot
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: High

Keywords: Decadent Praline Tiramisu Pots