Description
Tiramisu truffles are a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings without the need for baking. These decadent bites combine rich mascarpone cheese with bold espresso and luxurious dark chocolate, creating a treat that will impress at any gathering. With their creamy texture and irresistible flavor, these truffles make an elegant addition to dessert platters or as a thoughtful gift. Easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup crushed ladyfinger cookies
- 1/2 cup cooled espresso
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Brew strong espresso and allow it to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, crushed ladyfinger cookies, cooled espresso, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about one hour until firm enough to handle.
- Use a cookie scoop to form small balls from the chilled mixture and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave until smooth. Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate and let excess drip off before placing back on the baking sheet.
- Chill the coated truffles for about 30 minutes until the chocolate has set completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with spices like cinnamon or nutmeg in the filling. To enhance presentation, lightly dust finished truffles with cocoa powder before serving.