Almond Crisp Towers with Pistachio-Walnut Cream

This elegant and delicious dessert was born over a cup of coffee with a colleague who needed a nutty dessert for a special function. The original name on the menu was Trio of Nuts, but I have since decided on a more conservative title. I’m using slightly modified versions of the Crisp Hazelnut Wafers batter and template.

The fragile wafers literally fall apart in your mouth and also, unfortunately, in your hands if you are not careful during the assembly. The recipe will give you ab