Description
Silky tiramisu truffles blend Italian dessert magic into bite-sized delights. Coffee-infused chocolate ganache and mascarpone create rich, creamy confections that transport sweet lovers directly to culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mascarpone cheese
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) crushed ladyfingers
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) cocoa powder
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon (5 grams) espresso powder
Dusting:
- Additional cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Create a homogeneous base by thoroughly blending crushed ladyfingers, mascarpone, powdered sugar, espresso powder, and vanilla until achieving a consistent, smooth texture.
- Carefully form compact, uniform spheres using a tablespoon measure, ensuring each truffle is tightly packed and consistent in size.
- Refrigerate the formed truffles for 30 minutes at 40°F to solidify and enhance structural integrity, which helps prevent crumbling during coating.
- Utilize microwave technique to melt chocolate chips, stirring every 15 seconds until completely smooth and glossy, avoiding overheating.
- Strategically dip each chilled truffle into melted chocolate, using a fork to ensure complete coverage and allow excess chocolate to drip off.
- Alternatively, gently roll truffles in cocoa powder for a traditional, rustic appearance with a rich, dark finish.
- Sprinkle additional cocoa powder over the coated truffles for enhanced visual appeal and subtle flavor complexity.
- Return truffles to refrigerator for 15 minutes at 40°F, allowing chocolate coating to set and maintain optimal texture and form.
Notes
- Adapt the consistency by adjusting mascarpone cheese amount if the mixture feels too wet or dry.
- Ensure ladyfingers are finely crushed to create a smooth, uniform base for perfect texture.
- Chill truffles before coating to prevent chocolate from melting and maintain clean, crisp edges.
- Experiment with alternative coatings like crushed nuts, espresso powder, or white chocolate for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg