Description
Delightful bite-sized tiramisu truffles, rich in coffee and creamy flavors, perfect for parties or a sweet treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon espresso or strong coffee (cooled)
- 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder (plus extra for dusting)
- 1/2 cup ladyfinger crumbs (or graham crackers)
- 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate (for coating)
- 2 oz white chocolate (optional drizzle)
- Mini chocolate chips (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Combine the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, espresso, and cocoa powder until smooth and creamy.
- Gently stir in the ladyfinger crumbs until thick.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
- Roll the chilled mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Freeze the truffles for 15-20 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate and coat each truffle, tapping off excess chocolate.
- Drizzle with white chocolate and sprinkle mini chocolate chips, if desired.
- Dust with cocoa powder before the chocolate sets.
- Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes until firm.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Coating
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: tiramisu truffles, dessert, Italian dessert, chocolate truffles, coffee desserts