26 March 2025

Tiramisu Opera Bites with Coffee Praline

Name: Tiramisu Opera Bites with Coffee Praline
Prep time: 1 h 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 8 h
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 70 g unsalted butter; 80 g ground coffee; 100 g egg yolks; 35 g superfine sugar (portion 1); 10 g all-purpose flour; 10 g cornstarch; 90 g egg whites; 70 g superfine sugar (portion 2); 180 g hazelnuts; 36 g superfine sugar; 64 g cocoa nibs; 20 g grapeseed oil; 1 g fleur de sel; 40 g milk; 160 g whipping cream; 50 g glucose powder; 260 g dark chocolate; 60 g unsalted butter; 1000 g whole milk; 100 g piloncillo sugar; 10 g baking powder; 30 g ground Peruvian coffee; 150 g mascarpone cheese; 150 g whipping cream; 100 g eggs; 20 g piloncillo sugar; 5 g ground coffee; 100 g cocoa butter; 100 g dark chocolate; 250 g whipping cream

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Tiramisu Opera Bites with Coffee Praline

These mini cakes combine coffee sponge, cocoa nib praline, ganache, mascarpone mousse, and coffee-based finishing components in a layered frozen assembly. The format is small, but the recipe uses the same staged build as a larger opera-style dessert.

Main Components

The sponge provides the base, the praline adds crunch, the ganache adds density, and the mousse softens the overall texture. Coffee gel, chantilly, and glaze are finishing elements rather than structural layers.

Assembly Notes

Freeze between layers so each component stays distinct.
Keep the chocolate coating near the target temperature before dipping.
Unmold only when the cakes are fully firm.
Add chantilly, praline, gel, and glaze near the end of assembly.

Serving Notes

Serve these bites cold once the exterior has set and the center has softened slightly. Because several components are coffee-based, smaller portions are usually enough.

Prep Time

105 mins

Cook Time

75 mins

Total Time

480 mins

Servings

Tools Used

Stand Mixer Baking SheetPiping BagSpatula Whisk

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 mini opera

Calories 540

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 38g49%

Saturated Fat 15g75%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 95mg32%

Sodium 60mg3%

Total Carbohydrates 42g15%

Dietary Fiber 3g11%

Sugars 32g

Protein 7g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

26 March 2025

Tiramisu Opera Bites with Coffee Praline

RecipeShare Test Kitchen

Tiramisu Opera Bites with Coffee Praline

Main Components

Assembly Notes

Freeze between layers so each component stays distinct.
Keep the chocolate coating near the target temperature before dipping.
Unmold only when the cakes are fully firm.
Add chantilly, praline, gel, and glaze near the end of assembly.

Serving Notes

Serve these bites cold once the exterior has set and the center has softened slightly. Because several components are coffee-based, smaller portions are usually enough.