Description
Delightful and easy-to-make Tiramisu Truffles combining the creamy richness of mascarpone cheese with the bold flavors of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, finished with a dusting of cacao powder for a perfect bite-sized dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- ⅓ cup mascarpone cheese - preferably at room temperature
- 12 savoiardi biscuits (ladyfingers) - 3.5 oz / 100 g
- 3 tablespoons brewed espresso coffee
- 3 teaspoons sifted powdered sugar
- Cacao powder for dusting
Instructions
- Brew the espresso: Brew 3 tablespoons of espresso coffee and allow it to cool completely to room temperature to avoid melting the mascarpone later.
- Prepare the biscuits: In a blender or food processor, blitz the savoiardi biscuits until they reach a fine powder consistency similar to crumbs.
- Make the cream mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the room temperature mascarpone cheese and sifted powdered sugar. Add the cooled espresso and stir gently until a smooth cream mixture forms.
- Combine biscuits and cream: Add the crushed ladyfinger powder to the cream mixture. Using a rubber spatula, fold and stir until fully combined into a thick batter-like consistency, resembling cookie dough.
- Shape the truffles: Using a teaspoon, scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them between your fingers into balls. Place each truffle on a plate. You should end up with approximately 10 truffles.
- Chill the truffles: Place the plate with the truffle balls into the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour to allow them to set. For a firmer texture, chill for longer.
- Dust with cacao powder: Pour cacao powder into a small bowl. Roll each chilled truffle in the cacao powder until fully coated. Arrange on a serving plate and enjoy your Tiramisu Truffles.
Notes
- Use freshly brewed espresso for the best depth of flavor.
- If mascarpone is too cold, let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes for easier mixing.
- You can substitute espresso with strong brewed coffee if necessary, though flavor will be milder.
- For extra indulgence, dip truffles in melted chocolate before dusting with cacao powder.
- Store truffles covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
