Description
Indulge in these delightful Tiramisu Truffles that capture all the beautiful coffee and creamy flavors of the classic Italian dessert, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Mascarpone cheese (about 240g)
- 1 cup Ladyfinger cookies, crushed (about 100g)
- 1/2 cup Espresso, cooled (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
- Prepare the Coffee Mixture: Brew a strong cup of espresso, let it cool down to room temperature.
- Make the Mascarpone Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, crushed ladyfinger cookies, cooled espresso, sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until well blended.
- Combine Ingredients for the Truffle Mixture: Cover the mixture and refrigerate for about an hour to firm up.
- Shape the Truffles: Use a cookie scoop to form small balls from the mixture, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Coat the Truffles: Melt dark chocolate and dip each truffle into the chocolate, letting excess drip off before placing back on the baking sheet.
- Chill the Truffles: Refrigerate coated truffles for about 30 minutes to let the chocolate set.
Notes
Store leftover truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 truffles
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg