I Must Be Stupid

[barry1010]

Just reading one of Delia Smith's recipes and I had to google two of the ingredients as I had no idea what they were.
Instant espresso powder and savoiardi biscuits.

Any old instant coffee powder and ladyfinger biscuits. Why didn't she say so?

[Redhelen72]

Doesn’t sound as impressive though does it?

[naomi24]

Espresso powder won’t be any old instant coffee powder surely? I would have thought it’s very strong stuff.

[Redhelen72]

Espresso powder is basically instant espresso so unless your instant coffee says espresso it won’t be strong enough

[tiggerblue10]

Are you making tiramisu?

[barry1010]

I googled 'instant espresso powder' expecting something special and the results were Nescafé ordinary coffee and other ordinary coffee powders.

[barry1010]

Nigella's Bailey's tiramisu, tigger

[MissTerious]

I love any sort of coffee cake. I need that recipe. I don't drink coffee but hubby drinks loads so there's always plenty of strong coffee powder in the cupboard.

[naomi24]

I’m amazed! Maybe if you want something vaguely resembling espresso coffee you just put double the powder in the cup … or something like that.

[barry1010]

https://www.nigella.com/recipes/irish-cream-tiramisu

[MissTerious]

But all my cake making tins and things got thrown out years ago. I can't stand baking. I could bake well but hated it!

[pastafreak]

Like Naomi said...just make the instant more concentrated. It may not be exactly as Nigella makes it, but should be ok.

[barry1010]

Thanks for the tip, naomi, I shall do that. I shall buy a jar of this for next time
https://www.ocado.com/products/black-beyond-espresso-instant-coffee-12016011

[barry1010]

You don't need baking tins, just a dish

[MissTerious]

Ooh, not baking as such for that. Thanks Barry!

[Barsel]

I haven't gone through all the coffees that Tesco sell but they sell this which is probably what you are looking for?

https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/311222550

[barry1010]

Thanks, Barsel

[Barsel]

You're welcome Barry. I love Tiramisu, it's one of my favourites.

[MissTerious]

Me too Barsel.

[Buenchico]

Possibly relevant: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/cooking-tips-tutorials/g39212723/espresso-powder-substitute/

[Smowball]

Lol!