No-Bake Hazelnut Dessert with White Chocolate

This no-bake hazelnut dessert with white chocolate is a decadent treat that combines rich hazelnut spread, creamy mascarpone, and smooth white chocolate ganache. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is sure to impress your guests with its delightful flavors and beautiful presentation. Follow the steps below to create this delicious treat.

Ingredients:

For the Cream:

• 250g mascarpone
• 200g hazelnut spread
• 24g whipping cream stabilizer (3 packets)
• 20g powdered sugar
• 8g vanilla sugar (1 packet)
• 500ml heavy cream

For the Cookies:

• Maria biscuits

For the Filling:

• 40g hazelnut spread

For the White Chocolate Ganache:

• 150g white chocolate
• 50ml heavy cream

For Garnish:

• Dark chocolate
• Chopped hazelnuts

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Cream

1. In a deep bowl, combine the mascarpone, hazelnut spread, whipping cream stabilizer, powdered sugar, and vanilla sugar.
2. Mix for 1 minute until well combined.
3. Gradually add the heavy cream while mixing until the mixture becomes stiff.
4. Cover the mixture and refrigerate.

Step 2: Assemble the Dessert

1. Line a dish or tray with plastic wrap.
2. Arrange Maria biscuits in 4 rows of 4 on the plastic wrap.
3. Spread a portion of the cream mixture evenly over the biscuits.
4. Add another row of Maria biscuits on the right and left sides.
5. Pipe some cream in the middle and add hazelnut spread on top.
6. Cover the hazelnut spread with another row of cookies.
7. Pipe some extra cream on top and spread it evenly.
8. Using the plastic wrap, fold the dessert to enclose it.
9. Pipe some cream in the middle and cover the top with a layer of Maria biscuits.
10. Press everything firmly together.
11. Coat the outside of the dessert with cream.
12. Place the dessert in the refrigerator and let it set for a few hours, preferably overnight.

Step 3: Prepare the White Chocolate Ganache

1. Heat the heavy cream until just below boiling.
2. Add the white chocolate pieces and let them sit for 1 minute.
3. Mix until smooth and let the ganache cool.
4. Pour the white chocolate ganache over the hazelnut dessert.
5. Let it set in the refrigerator for a while.

Step 4: Garnish the Dessert

1. Melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler.
2. Transfer the melted dark chocolate to a piping bag.
3. Pipe lines of melted dark chocolate on top of the dessert.
4. Garnish the sides with cream and the top with chopped hazelnuts.

Enjoy your no-bake hazelnut dessert with white chocolate—a perfect blend of creamy, nutty, and chocolatey goodness!