Description
These Tiramisu Truffles are a bite-sized take on the classic Italian dessert, combining the flavors of mascarpone, espresso, and cocoa in a decadent treat.
Ingredients
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Mascarpone Mixture:
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 cup crushed ladyfinger cookies or vanilla wafers
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons strong brewed espresso or coffee, cooled
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cocoa powder
Coating and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup melted dark or semi-sweet chocolate
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- Optional espresso powder or chocolate shavings for topping
Instructions
- Mix Mascarpone Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine mascarpone, crushed cookies, powdered sugar, espresso, vanilla, and cocoa powder until smooth. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Form Truffles: Scoop mixture into 1-inch balls, roll them smooth, and freeze for 15–20 minutes.
- Coat Truffles: Melt chocolate, dip truffles, allow excess to drip off, then dust with cocoa powder or shavings. Chill until set.
Notes
- Store truffles in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For a no-coating version, roll truffles in cocoa powder or crushed cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
