Hazelnuts and Frangelico

kerash

Where would I get these in Dublin? I only need a small amount of Frangelico

Magic Monkey

Little Italy in Smithfield may be able to help you out with the Frangelico, or point you in the right direction. Or you could contact Frangelico themselves, their parent company are based in Parkwest.

Even if you get a whole bottle, it'll last for ages and can be used in most nut-based recipes to enhance the flavour, e.g. cakes, icings, etc. It's great in an affogato - espresso, scoop of vanilla ice-cream and a splash of Frangelico. If you're making something with it and hazelnuts, Nutella would go well with that in some way too.

kerash

Thanks magic, Little Italy looks great and I got the nuts in Tesco.
Re the frangelico are there any other decent hazelnut liqueurs on the market? Or is frangelico the best option

Magic Monkey

Well, you can make your own hazelnut liqueur, but it takes a few weeks to mature. Frangelico is one of the best, but if you can't get it easily, then substitute. Amaretto or Brandy would work fine. Toasting the hazelnuts before using them will further enhance their flavour, and even adding a few drops of almond extract to increase the "nuttiness" would work.

You could also add a non-nut flavoured liqueur, e.g. Créme de cacao, Kahlúa or Tia Maria, as chocolate and coffee flavours pair very well with hazelnuts.

Greener

Sounds like OP is making Nigella Lawsons Torta Alla Gianduia cake!!