Tiramisu Truffles Recipe
These Tiramisu Truffles are a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, combining creamy mascarpone, rich espresso, and crumbly ladyfinger crumbs into bite-sized treats. Coated in cocoa powder, these truffles are perfect as an elegant appetizer or a sweet snack that captures the beloved flavors of tiramisu in an easy-to-make, no-bake form.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Truffle Mixture
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 cup ladyfinger crumbs
Coating
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Prepare the mascarpone mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Dissolve espresso powder: In a small cup, dissolve the instant espresso powder in a tablespoon of hot water; then stir this espresso mixture into the mascarpone cream to infuse the truffle base with coffee flavor.
- Add ladyfinger crumbs: Gently fold the ladyfinger crumbs into the mascarpone and espresso mixture until the crumbs are evenly distributed, creating a thick, manageable dough.
- Chill the mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up the mixture, which makes rolling easier.
- Shape into truffles: Remove the chilled mixture and, using your hands, roll it into small, bite-sized balls approximately 1 inch in diameter.
- Coat with cocoa powder: Roll each truffle thoroughly in the cocoa powder until fully coated, giving them a classic tiramisu appearance.
- Final chilling: Place the coated truffles on a baking sheet or plate and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to set before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the espresso powder to 1.5 tablespoons.
- Ladyfinger crumbs can be made by crushing store-bought ladyfinger cookies into fine crumbs.
- These truffles should be stored refrigerated and consume within 3 days for best freshness.
- To add a boozy twist, stir 1 tablespoon of coffee liqueur into the mascarpone mixture.
- Use a small ice cream scoop or melon baller to achieve uniform truffle sizes.
Keywords: Tiramisu, Truffles, No-bake dessert, Italian dessert, Coffee-flavored treats, Mascarpone, Cocoa powder truffles
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