Tiramisu Truffles
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Tiramisu Truffles, a bite-sized twist on the classic Italian dessert. Perfect for any occasion, these decadent treats combine luxurious mascarpone cheese with bold espresso and are enveloped in a glossy dark chocolate coating. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or treating yourself to something special, these truffles are sure to impress with their sophisticated flavors and elegant presentation. With a few simple steps, you can create these gourmet chocolate delights that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 15 truffles
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Mascarpone cheese – 1 cup (about 240g)
- Crushed ladyfinger cookies – 1 cup (about 100g)
- Cooled espresso – 1/2 cup (about 120ml)
- Cocoa powder – 1/4 cup (for dusting)
- Dark chocolate – 8 oz (about 225g), chopped
- Sugar – 1/4 cup (about 50g)
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Brew espresso and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, crushed ladyfinger cookies, cooled espresso, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about an hour to firm up.
- Use a cookie scoop to form small balls from the chilled mixture and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave.
- Dip each truffle into melted chocolate, letting excess drip off before returning them to the parchment paper.
- Chill the coated truffles for about 30 minutes until the chocolate sets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg