Velvety Chocolate Hazelnut Tiramisu Delight

Ingredients

• 1 cup strong brewed espresso, cooled
• 2 tablespoons hazelnut liqueur
• 24 pieces ladyfingers

• 1 cup mascarpone cheese, softened
• 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread

• 1 cup cocoa powder, sifted
• 1 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts

Method

1. 01
   In a shallow dish, combine the cooled espresso and hazelnut liqueur. Set aside.
2. 02
   In a large mixing bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped heavy cream and sifted powdered sugar until combined.
3. 03
   Add the chocolate hazelnut spread to the mascarpone mixture, folding gently until fully incorporated and smooth.
4. 04
   Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not overly saturated.
5. 05
   Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers in the base of a serving dish.
6. 06
   Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, smoothing the top with a spatula.
7. 07
   Repeat the process with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.
8. 08
   Cover and refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
9. 09
   Before serving, sift cocoa powder over the top of the tiramisu and sprinkle with chopped toasted hazelnuts.