Description
Tiramisu Truffles are a delightful no-bake treat combining mascarpone cheese, espresso-soaked ladyfinger biscuits, and a dusting of cacao powder. These bite-sized indulgences capture the essence of classic tiramisu in a perfect truffle form, ideal for dessert or a special snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Mixture
- ⅓ cup mascarpone cheese, preferably at room temperature
- 12 savoiardi biscuits (ladyfingers), 3.5 oz / 100 g
- 3 tablespoons brewed espresso coffee, cooled
- 3 teaspoons sifted powdered sugar
Coating
- Cacao powder for dusting
Instructions
- Brew and cool espresso: Brew 3 tablespoons of espresso coffee and set aside to cool completely before using to prevent melting the mascarpone.
- Crush ladyfingers: Blitz the 12 savoiardi biscuits in a blender or food processor until they reach a fine powder consistency, similar to cookie crumbs.
- Mix mascarpone and sugar: In a medium bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese with 3 teaspoons of sifted powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add espresso and combine: Pour the cooled espresso into the mascarpone mixture and stir well to create a smooth cream mixture.
- Incorporate crushed biscuits: Add the crushed ladyfingers to the mascarpone mixture. Using a rubber spatula, mix thoroughly until well combined and forming a thick, cookie dough–like batter.
- Form truffle balls: Take about one teaspoon of the mixture and roll it between your fingers to form a ball. Place each ball on a plate. Continue with the remaining mixture to form approximately 10 balls.
- Chill the truffles: Place the plate of truffles in the fridge to set for 1 hour. For a firmer texture, chill longer as preferred.
- Coat with cacao powder: Pour cacao powder into a small bowl. Roll each chilled truffle in the cacao powder until fully coated.
- Serve and enjoy: Arrange the coated truffles on a serving dish and enjoy your delicious homemade Tiramisu Truffles.
Notes
- Ensure espresso is cooled to room temperature before mixing, or it may cause the mascarpone to curdle.
- You can adjust sweetness by varying the amount of powdered sugar.
- For firmer truffles, chill for up to 2 hours or until desired consistency.
- Use good quality mascarpone and espresso for authentic flavor.
- Store leftover truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
