Crunchy Coffee & Vanilla Dessert with Speculoos Base

Crunchy Coffee and Vanilla Dessert is a layered no-bake delight that brings together the deep richness of coffee, smooth vanilla cream, and a caramelized speculoos crust. Finished with a silky chocolate glaze and a touch of hazelnut crunch, this dessert is perfect for dinner parties, special occasions, or when you simply want something that feels fancy — without turning on the oven.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Base

• 150 g speculoos cookies, crushed
• 60 g melted butter

For the Coffee-Chocolate Layer

• 200 g blond or caramel chocolate, chopped
• 50 ml heavy cream
• 1 tsp coffee extract

For the Vanilla Cream

• 250 g mascarpone cheese
• 100 ml heavy cream, cold
• 50 g powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
• Seeds from 1 vanilla bean

For the Topping

• Remaining vanilla cream (optional, for piping)
• 1 handful chopped hazelnuts