Can I substitute Frangelico for Brandy in Tiramisu?

[dugaresa]

I am making a recipe that calls for brandy but I have none and no one drinks it in our house so whaddya think?

[Tesha]

1. You may put in whichever liquer/liquor suites your taste.

Frangelico/Amaretto sounds fine.

"43", a vanilla liquer is good.

Rum works nicely, etc.

Go wild!

Or go "virgin" if that suits you or your guests better.

Tesha

[dugaresa]

2. Thanks!

with a family of folks who don't mind a bit of a buzz I don't have to worry about anything virgin. ;-)

I am just working on desserts this morning as we don't eat until much later and I need time for the desserts to chill.

[Warpy]

3. Try a little in your coffee first

I can think of a few liqueurs offhand that would fight with coffee and make it taste nasty.

However, if it adds to a cuppa, it will work very well in tiramisu.

[hippywife]

4. I use Frangelico in tiramisu every time I make it.

I put it in the espresso for the ladyfinger biscuits, and in the mascarpone cream. It's fabulous! :hi:

[dugaresa]

5. it was a success!

all enjoyed it and the Frangelico turned out fine (tried it first in the coffee mixture)

a bit sweet for my tastes but very good and those who love it, raved!

[hippywife]

6. So glad it worked out well for you.

I only use a little bit in each the coffee and the cream mixtures, just enough to flavor it nicely, 3 T. in the coffee and 2 in the cream.

I think it gives it a more authentic flavor since hazelnuts are used so widely in Italian baking. :hi: