Description
Quick and easy no-bake truffles that capture the classic flavors of tiramisu in a bite-sized treat, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (about 200 g / 7 oz) ladyfingers or plain sponge cake, crushed into fine crumbs
- 8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese, room temperature (softened)
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) strong cooled espresso or very strong coffee
- 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional) or extra coffee
- 6 oz (170 g) dark chocolate, chopped, for dipping (or use chips)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
- Extra cookie crumbs or finely chopped chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your tools and chill: Line a tray with parchment and set a bowl in the fridge to chill for rolling later.
- Crush the ladyfingers: Place cookies in a zip bag and crush to fine crumbs with a rolling pin, or pulse in a food processor.
- Mix the filling: In a bowl, beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add cooled espresso and liqueur a little at a time, mixing until you have a thick, spreadable paste.
- Combine crumbs and filling: Fold about 3/4 of the cookie crumbs into the mascarpone mixture until evenly blended.
- Chill the mixture: Cover and chill for 15–20 minutes.
- Shape the truffles: Scoop tablespoons of mixture and roll into 1-inch balls.
- Dip in chocolate: Melt chocolate and dip each ball, tapping off excess.
- Finish and chill: Dust with cocoa powder and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Keep mascarpone cold but softened for easy mixing; use cooled espresso to maintain filling texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg