Description
Delight in these creamy and indulgent Tiramisu Truffles, combining the iconic flavors of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, and a dusting of cocoa powder. These bite-sized treats offer a perfect balance of sweetness and richness, making them an irresistible dessert or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- ⅓ cup mascarpone cheese preferably at room temperature
- 12 savoiardi biscuits (3.5 oz / 100 g) - ladyfingers
- 3 tablespoons brewed espresso coffee cooled
- 3 teaspoons sifted powdered sugar
- Cacao powder for dusting
Instructions
- Brew Espresso: Brew 3 tablespoons of espresso coffee and allow it to cool completely before use to avoid melting the mascarpone in the mixture.
- Crush Ladyfingers: Place the savoiardi biscuits in a blender or food processor and blitz until they reach a fine powder consistency, resembling cookie crumbs.
- Prepare Cream Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese and sifted powdered sugar. Add the cooled espresso coffee and mix until a smooth cream mixture forms.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the crushed ladyfingers into the cream mixture and use a rubber spatula to fold everything together until well combined. The result will be a thick, cookie dough-like batter.
- Form Truffles: Using a teaspoon, scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them between your fingers to form balls. Place each ball on a plate. You should get about 10 truffle balls.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the truffle balls for 1 hour to allow them to set. For a firmer texture, chill them longer as desired.
- Dust with Cocoa: Place cacao powder in a small bowl. Roll each chilled truffle ball in the cacao powder to coat thoroughly before serving.
- Serve: Arrange the coated truffles on a serving plate and enjoy your delicious Tiramisu Truffles immediately or keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use freshly brewed espresso for the best coffee flavor, but strong brewed coffee can be a substitute.
- If mascarpone is too cold, soften it slightly at room temperature for easier mixing.
- For a firmer texture, chill the truffles for up to 2 hours or overnight.
- Ensure the ladyfingers are finely crushed to achieve a smooth and consistent truffle texture.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Dust with extra cocoa powder just before serving to keep them looking fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 105 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
