Pandoro and Coffee Glasses
Category: Desserts
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Pandoro | 175g |
| Coffee | 100ml |
| Mascarpone | 250g |
| Fresh Liquid Cream | 250ml |
| Icing Sugar | 50g |
| Gelatin Sheets | 8g |
| Ground Coffee (for dusting) | To taste |
| Coffee Beans | 8 |
Instructions:
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Prepare the mascarpone and cream mixture: Begin by preparing the mascarpone and cream mixture, which forms the base of your delicious dessert. In a chilled mixing bowl, combine the cold cream, mascarpone cheese, and sifted icing sugar. Using an electric mixer, whisk the mixture until it thickens and forms soft peaks.
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Set aside part of the cream: Once the cream is well whipped, reserve two tablespoons of the mascarpone mixture. You will need this small amount later for the final decoration of the glasses. Transfer this portion of the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a star-shaped nozzle for easy and decorative application later on.
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Add coffee to the remaining cream: To the remaining mascarpone cream, add the cooled coffee. Mix gently but thoroughly until the cream becomes smooth and homogeneous. The result should be a velvety, coffee-infused mascarpone cream.
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Prepare the pandoro base: Slice the pandoro into approximately 1 cm thick slices. Use a round cutter, about 5 cm in diameter, to cut out circles from the pandoro slices. These circles will serve as the base of your dessert glasses.
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Assemble the glasses: To assemble the dessert, take small dessert glasses and place a pandoro base at the bottom of each glass. Add a generous spoonful of the coffee-infused mascarpone cream on top of the pandoro base.
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Decorate with whipped cream: Using the piping bag filled with the reserved mascarpone cream, pipe a small swirl of cream in the center of each glass to create a lovely visual touch.
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Finish with coffee powder and beans: Lightly dust each dessert with a pinch of ground coffee, adding a rich, aromatic flavor. Top each glass with a coffee bean as a charming finishing touch.
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Chill and serve: Allow the glasses to chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving, giving the flavors time to meld and the dessert to set.
These delightful Pandoro and Coffee Glasses are perfect for any occasion, combining the richness of mascarpone, the boldness of coffee, and the indulgent sweetness of pandoro. The combination of textures—creamy, spongy, and velvety—will undoubtedly impress your guests with their sophistication and unique flavors. Enjoy!
