Irresistible Tiramisu Truffles
Delightful bite-sized truffles capturing the essence of traditional Italian tiramisu with mascarpone cheese, espresso, and chocolate.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Rolling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 1/2 cups crushed ladyfingers (Savoiardi)
- 2 tablespoons espresso or strong coffee
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups dark or semi-sweet chocolate (melted)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workstation: Clear space in your kitchen and gather all ingredients.
- Mix the Mascarpone and Sugar: Combine mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the Coffee and Vanilla: Fold in espresso and vanilla extract gently.
- Add the Ladyfingers: Fold crushed ladyfingers into the mixture.
- Chill the Mixture: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Scoop and Shape the Truffles: Roll the mixture into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- Coat the Truffles in Chocolate: Dip each truffle in melted chocolate.
- Dust with Cocoa Powder: Sprinkle cocoa powder on top before the chocolate sets.
- Chill Again to Set: Refrigerate truffles for at least 30 minutes to firm.
Notes
These truffles can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Try variations like using flavored coffee or adding liqueurs for an adult twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: tiramisu, truffles, dessert, Italian, chocolate, coffee
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