Luxurious Giotto Dessert: A Heavenly Treat with Hazelnut and Mascarpone Layers

This Giotto Dessert is a rich and creamy creation that combines the nutty crunch of hazelnuts with the silky smoothness of mascarpone cream. Each glass is layered with crushed butter cookies, a generous spread of mascarpone cream, and a drizzle of melted hazelnut cream, creating a visually appealing and decadently delicious treat. With added touches of melted Nutella and Giotto pieces, this dessert is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delight for the taste buds.

Why You’ll Love This: If you are a fan of hazelnuts and creamy desserts, this Giotto Dessert is perfect for you. The combination of mascarpone and hazelnut flavors offers a rich, indulgent experience, while the crunchy elements provide a delightful texture contrast. The layers of different flavors make each spoonful interesting and delicious, ensuring that every bite is as exciting as the last.

Perfect Occasion: This Giotto Dessert is ideal for special occasions such as dinner parties, festive celebrations, or romantic evenings. Its elegant presentation in individual glasses makes it perfect for serving as a sophisticated dessert at any gathering. It’s also a great choice for a luxurious treat during holiday seasons or as a special weekend indulgence.

Decoration Tips: To enhance the visual appeal, use a piping bag to create neat stripes of melted Nutella across the top of the hazelnut cream layer. Draw patterns with a toothpick to create a marbled effect. Sprinkle the top generously with chopped nuts and place a Giotto piece for an elegant finish. You can also drizzle a little extra hazelnut cream or sprinkle some cocoa powder for added flair.

Ingredients:

• Base:
  • 100 grams of butter cookies, crushed
  • 55 grams of melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon of chopped nuts per glass
• Cream Mixture:
  • 3-4 tablespoons of hazelnut cream
  • 500 grams of mascarpone
  • 400 ml of cream
  • 6 teaspoons of San-Apart or 4 packets of cream stabilizer
  • 3 chopped Giotto sticks
  • 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar (optional)
• Decoration:
  • Melted hazelnut cream
  • Chopped nuts
  • 1 Giotto stick
  • 1 heaping tablespoon of melted Nutella

Instructions:

1. Mix crushed butter cookies with melted butter and divide among 6 glasses. Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon of chopped nuts.
2. For the cream, combine hazelnut cream, mascarpone, cream, stabilizer, and optional powdered sugar in a bowl and whip until smooth. Gently fold in chopped Giotto pieces with a spatula.
3. Distribute the mascarpone cream evenly over the nut layer in the glasses.
4. Melt the hazelnut cream and drizzle it over the mascarpone layer.
5. Fill a piping bag with melted Nutella and create long stripes over the hazelnut cream. Use a toothpick to draw patterns across the cream for a marbled effect.
6. Decorate with chopped nuts and a Giotto piece on top.
7. Let the dessert set in the refrigerator overnight or for 4-5 hours.

Enjoy this opulent Giotto Dessert, a sublime combination of textures and flavors that makes each spoonful a divine indulgence!