Tiramisu Truffles Recipe
Delight in these decadent Tiramisu Truffles that capture the classic Italian dessert’s rich flavors in bite-sized treats. Creamy mascarpone cheese blends with espresso-soaked ladyfinger crumbs, vanilla, and cocoa powder to create an irresistible, no-bake indulgence perfect for parties or a sweet snack.
- Author: Joe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake, Mixing, Rolling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 cup ladyfinger crumbs
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (for coating)
- Prepare mascarpone mixture: In a medium bowl, mix together mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add espresso flavor: Dissolve the instant espresso powder in a tablespoon of hot water, then stir it into the mascarpone mixture to infuse the truffles with rich coffee flavor.
- Combine with ladyfinger crumbs: Gently fold the ladyfinger crumbs into the mascarpone mixture until everything is well combined and holds together, creating a firm yet creamy filling.
- Chill the mixture: Place the bowl in the refrigerator and chill the mixture for 15 minutes to make it easier to roll into balls.
- Shape the truffles: Using your hands or a small scoop, roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter for perfect portioning.
- Coat with cocoa powder: Roll each ball in cocoa powder until evenly coated, giving the truffles their classic tiramisu finish.
- Final chill: Refrigerate the coated truffles for at least 10 minutes to set before serving for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh mascarpone cheese for the best creamy texture.
- Instant espresso powder can be substituted with strong brewed espresso but reduce the liquid slightly.
- Ladyfinger crumbs can be made by crushing store-bought ladyfingers or using sponge cake crumbs as an alternative.
- For a less sweet version, reduce the powdered sugar to 2 tablespoons.
- Store tiramisu truffles refrigerated in an airtight container and consume within 3 days.
- For a festive twist, dust truffles with powdered sugar or finely grated dark chocolate instead of cocoa powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (approx. 20 g)
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Tiramisu truffles, no-bake dessert, Italian truffles, mascarpone truffles, coffee truffles, easy dessert