Description
Tiramisu truffles offer a delightful fusion of flavors, bringing the classic Italian dessert into bite-sized pieces. These creamy chocolate treats combine rich mascarpone cheese with bold espresso, all wrapped in a luscious dark chocolate coating. Ideal for any celebration or as an everyday indulgence, these truffles are not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste. Add your favorite nuts or flavorings to create a unique twist on this timeless recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese (240g)
- 1 cup crushed ladyfinger cookies (100g)
- 1/2 cup cooled espresso (120ml)
- 1/4 cup sugar (50g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz chopped dark chocolate (225g)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Brew strong espresso and let it cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, crushed ladyfinger cookies, cooled espresso, sugar, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Refrigerate the mixture for one hour to firm up.
- Use a cookie scoop to form small balls from the chilled mixture and place them on parchment paper.
- Melt dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave; dip each truffle into the melted chocolate.
- Allow excess chocolate to drip off and return to the parchment-lined sheet.
- Chill the coated truffles for about 30 minutes until set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider experimenting with different extracts like almond or hazelnut. Ensure your espresso is completely cooled before mixing to maintain the right texture.