Description
Indulge in these creamy and decadent Tiramisu Truffles that perfectly capture the classic flavors of tiramisu in easy-to-eat bite-sized treats. Made with mascarpone cheese, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and dusted with cocoa powder, these no-bake truffles are simple to prepare, customizable, and ideal for gifting or personal indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 250g mascarpone cheese
- 150g ladyfingers
- 1/2 cup strong espresso or very concentrated coffee, cooled
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Coating
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
- Optional: 100g dark chocolate, melted, for coating
Optional Variations and Garnishes
- Splash of coffee liqueur or Marsala wine (for alcohol-infused version)
- Gluten-free cookies or crushed nuts (to substitute ladyfingers)
- Dairy-free mascarpone alternative and coconut cream (for vegan version)
- Additional cocoa powder mixed into mascarpone for mocha flavor
- Crushed hazelnuts, pistachios, or almonds (for rolling)
- Pinch of cinnamon or sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the espresso soak: Brew a strong shot of espresso or very concentrated coffee and let it cool completely to avoid melting the mascarpone and maintain the right texture.
- Crush the ladyfingers: Gently crush the ladyfingers into fine but slightly chunky crumbs, enough to hold the truffles together while keeping a soft bite.
- Mix mascarpone and flavorings: In a bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy to form the base mixture.
- Combine soaked ladyfingers with mascarpone: Carefully drizzle the cooled espresso over the crushed ladyfingers, mixing just enough to moisten without making the mixture soggy. Fold this mixture gently but thoroughly into the mascarpone cream.
- Chill the mixture: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the mixture, which will make shaping easier.
- Form and coat the truffles: Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, form bite-sized balls and roll them gently between your palms. Roll each truffle in cocoa powder or dip in melted dark chocolate for a refined finish.
- Final chilling: Place the finished truffles on a parchment-lined tray and chill again for at least one hour to allow them to set properly and the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use cooled espresso to prevent melting the mascarpone and ruining the texture.
- Control moisture carefully by adding espresso gradually to avoid a soggy mixture.
- Chill the mixture thoroughly before shaping for smooth and neat truffles.
- Use fresh, high-quality mascarpone for the best richness and creaminess.
- Work quickly as mascarpone softens at room temperature—form and chill promptly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 truffles
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tiramisu, truffles, no bake dessert, espresso, mascarpone, cocoa powder, easy dessert, Italian sweets