Description
Decadent Creamy Tiramisu Truffles combine rich mascarpone and bold coffee flavors into bite-sized delights, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa)
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer cookies, crushed into fine crumbs
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder for dusting
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings or grated chocolate for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- In a separate shallow dish, mix cooled espresso and coffee liqueur.
- Gradually fold crushed chocolate wafer cookies into the mascarpone mixture until combined.
- Roll portions of the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Dip each truffle briefly in the coffee mixture, then set aside.
- Roll the dipped truffles in cocoa powder until coated.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
Allowing truffles to chill overnight enhances flavors. Experiment with coffee liqueur for a family-friendly version if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg