Description
Decadent bite-sized truffles that capture the classic flavors of tiramisu, featuring a creamy mascarpone and coffee center coated in rich cocoa powder.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Dissolve espresso powder in 1 tablespoon hot water. Cool slightly, then mix into mascarpone mixture.
- Gently fold in ladyfinger crumbs until well combined.
- Chill mixture in refrigerator for 15-20 minutes until firm enough to handle.
- Scoop and roll mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder to coat completely.
- Chill for an additional 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure mascarpone is at room temperature for smooth mixing
- For best texture, don’t overmix when adding ladyfinger crumbs
- Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week
- Can be frozen for longer storage
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg