Description
Tiramisu truffles are a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, combining rich mascarpone cheese, bold espresso, and a luscious dark chocolate coating.
Ingredients
- š§ Mascarpone cheese ā 1 cup (about 240g)
- šŖ Ladyfinger cookies ā 1 cup, crushed (about 100g)
- āļø Espresso ā 1/2 cup, cooled (about 120ml)
- š« Cocoa powder ā 1/4 cup (for dusting)
- š« Dark chocolate ā 8 oz (about 225g), chopped
- š¬ Sugar ā 1/4 cup (about 50g)
- š¦ Vanilla extract ā 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Prepare the Coffee Mixture: Brew a strong cup of espresso and let it cool to room temperature.
- Make the Mascarpone Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, crushed ladyfinger cookies, cooled espresso, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients for the Truffle Mixture: Stir the filling until well combined and refrigerate for about an hour.
- Shape the Truffles: Use a cookie scoop to form small balls from the chilled mixture and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Coat the Truffles: Melt dark chocolate and dip each truffle into the chocolate, letting excess drip off.
- Chill the Truffles: Refrigerate the coated truffles for about 30 minutes to let the chocolate set.
Notes
- Using hot espresso can melt the mascarpone too much, so always let it cool.
- Do not overmix the filling to maintain a light texture.
- Chilling the mixture is essential for shaping the truffles.
- Dusting with cocoa powder is crucial for the classic tiramisu flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Tiramisu, Truffles, Dessert, Italian, Chocolate