Amedei chocolate is crafted in Tuscany by a brother-and-sister team, using cacao beans harvested from hand-selected international plantations. No preservatives, additives or thickening agents are used the production of Amedei chocolate. Its only ingredients are cocoa mass, milk, sugar and vanilla bean, resulting in a healthier sweet treat, smooth in texture and rich in flavour. jones the grocer, Block 9 Dempsey Hill, #01-12. Tel: 6476 1512, www.jonesthegrocer.com

RECIPE TO TRY
Amedei White Chocolate & Pistachio Tiramisu

INGREDIENTS
100 grams pistachio nuts, shelled
250 grams Amedei For You white chocolate buttons
500 grams mascarpone cheese
150 grams sugar
1 vanilla bean, split in half and scraped to remove seeds
5 free range egg yolks
3 free range egg whites
Pinch of salt
200 grams sponge finger biscuits
100 millilitres desert wine (can be substituted with milk) 

METHOD
1. Roughly chop or grate the white chocolate buttons.
2. Blanch the pistachios in boiling water to remove the skins. Blend to a smooth, creamy paste.
3. Whisk egg yolks with 130 grams of the sugar and the vanilla seeds until thick and creamy. Delicately fold in the mascarpone cheese, chocolate and pistachio paste - be careful not to over mix.
4. Whip egg whites until stiff with the remaining 20 grams of sugar and a pinch of salt. Gently fold into cream mixture.
5. Spread a quarter of the cream mixture into a mould or glass, add a layer of sponge finger biscuits and sprinkle with half the wine. Repeat these layers and finish with the remaining cream mixture.
6. Refrigerate for at least three hours before cutting and serving. Top with white chocolate buttons once set.

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