Description
Tiramisu truffles are a delightful take on the traditional Italian dessert, merging the creamy richness of mascarpone cheese with bold espresso flavors, all enveloped in a luscious dark chocolate coating. Perfect for any occasion from festive gatherings to cozy nights in, these truffles offer an elegant touch that is sure to impress both chocolate aficionados and coffee lovers alike. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, this recipe allows you to create a delectable treat that can be enjoyed immediately or made ahead for future indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese (about 240g)
- 1 cup crushed ladyfinger cookies (about 100g)
- 1/2 cup cooled espresso (about 120ml)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (for dusting)
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped (about 225g)
- 1/4 cup sugar (about 50g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Brew a strong cup of espresso and let it cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, crushed ladyfinger cookies, cooled espresso, sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about one hour to firm up.
- Use a cookie scoop to shape the chilled mixture into small balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a saucepan over low heat. Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before returning them to the baking sheet.
- Chill the coated truffles in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes until the chocolate is set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling/No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Experiment with flavor additions such as orange zest or mint extract for unique variations. Try different coatings like crushed nuts or additional cocoa powder to enhance texture.