Description
Indulge in these decadent Tiramisu Truffles that combine the flavors of the classic Italian dessert in a bite-sized treat. Creamy mascarpone cheese, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and rich dark chocolate come together to create a luxurious confection that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Mascarpone Filling:
- Mascarpone cheese – 1 cup (about 240g)
- Ladyfinger cookies – 1 cup, crushed (about 100g)
- Espresso – 1/2 cup, cooled (about 120ml)
- Sugar – 1/4 cup (about 50g)
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
Coating:
- Cocoa powder – 1/4 cup (for dusting)
- Dark chocolate – 8 oz (about 225g), chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Coffee Mixture: Brew a strong cup of espresso and let it cool to room temperature.
- Make the Mascarpone Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, crushed ladyfinger cookies, cooled espresso, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients for the Truffle Mixture: Stir the filling until well combined and refrigerate for about an hour.
- Shape the Truffles: Use a cookie scoop to form small balls from the chilled mixture and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Coat the Truffles: Melt dark chocolate and dip each truffle into the chocolate, letting excess drip off.
- Chill the Truffles: Refrigerate the coated truffles for about 30 minutes to let the chocolate set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 92 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 17mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 9mg
Keywords: Tiramisu Truffles, Dessert, Italian, Mascarpone, Chocolate, Espresso
