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Tiramisu truffles with a chocolatey center, topped with grated chocolate and creamy frosting.

Tiramisu Truffles

These Tiramisu Truffles are bite-sized, no-bake treats that deliver authentic tiramisu flavor with creamy mascarpone, espresso, and ladyfinger crumbs. Easy to make, no oven required, and perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 24 truffles
Course: Dessert, Party Treat, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces Mascarpone Cheese Room temperature for smooth mixing.
  • 7 ounces Ladyfinger Cookies Crushed into fine crumbs.
  • ¼ cup Powdered Sugar For sweetening the mascarpone base.
  • 2 tablespoons Espresso Powder Adds coffee flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Coffee Liqueur Adds depth of flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds flavor to the truffles.
  • Pinch Salt Enhances the flavor.
  • ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder For dusting the truffles.
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar To mix with cocoa powder for dusting.
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate For optional dipping.
  • Optional White Chocolate For drizzling.
  • Optional Crushed Espresso Beans For garnish.
  • Optional Gold Dust For elegant finish.
  • Optional Mini Chocolate Chips To add extra chocolate to the base.

Equipment

  • 1 Food Processor or Zip-top Bag To process ladyfinger cookies into crumbs.
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For mixing mascarpone and other ingredients.
  • 1 Cookie Scoop or Tablespoon For portioning truffle mixture.
  • 1 Baking sheet To lay out truffles for chilling.
  • 1 Parchment paper To prevent sticking when chilling.

Method
 

  1. Break ladyfinger cookies into chunks and pulse in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Measure 2 cups of crumbs.
  2. Beat room-temperature mascarpone with powdered sugar until smooth. Dissolve espresso powder in coffee liqueur and mix with vanilla and salt. Add to mascarpone and stir until creamy.
  3. Add ladyfinger crumbs to the mascarpone mixture and mix until it holds together. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
  4. Form chilled mixture into 1-inch balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
  5. Roll each truffle in cocoa powder mixed with powdered sugar or dip in melted chocolate. Optionally, drizzle with white chocolate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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