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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Make the Espresso Cream
- Whisk cream with 2 tbsp sugar until it holds soft peaks.
- Fold in dissolved espresso until smooth and evenly combined.
- 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