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:
- Mix crushed butter cookies with melted butter and divide among 6 glasses. Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon of chopped nuts.
- 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.
- Distribute the mascarpone cream evenly over the nut layer in the glasses.
- Melt the hazelnut cream and drizzle it over the mascarpone layer.
- 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.
- Decorate with chopped nuts and a Giotto piece on top.
- 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!