These irresistible tiramisu truffles pack all the creamy, coffee-rich indulgence of the classic dessert into perfectly bite-sized treats.
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About This Recipe
These tiramisu truffles capture all the decadent flavors of the beloved Italian dessert, made in a fraction of the time! Crushed ladyfingers are mixed with creamy mascarpone cheese, espresso, and vanilla extract and rolled in cocoa powder for that iconic finish.
With their soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture, these tiramisu truffles are irresistibly delicious and perfect to serve at a party.
If you're in the mood for a longer cooking project, try my Amaretto Tiramisu—a twist on the classic featuring almond extract and almond liqueur.
📋 Ingredients
- Lady Fingers: The most important ingredient in tiramisu, ladyfingers are lightly sweet and firm rectangular shaped cookies.
- Coffee or Espresso: This is the perfect time to use leftover morning coffee.
- Mascarpone Cheese: Mascarpone is an Italian creamed cheese that is slightly softer and creamier than Americanized block of cream cheese.
See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
🍋 Substitutions and Variations
- Add a splash of almond extract for a nutty, sweet aroma or Kahlua for a richer coffee liqueur flavor.
- Drizzle the finished truffles with melted chocolate or melted white chocolate.
- Swap the mascarpone with cream cheese if needed, but you may need to add a bit more coffee if the mixture is too thick.
⏲️ Instructions
Mix the Dough: In a bowl, combine the crushed ladyfinger cookies, powdered sugar, coffee, mascarpone cheese, and vanilla extract. Mix well until a dough forms.
Form the Truffles: Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough and roll it into balls with your hands. You should have about 12-14 truffles.
Roll in Cocoa Powder: Roll each truffle in cocoa powder completely.
Chill and Garnish: Chill the truffles for at least 20 minutes and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
📍 Recipe Tips
- Crushing the ladyfingers: A food processor works best for creating fine crumbs, but you can also place them in a resealable bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- Uniform truffles: Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized truffles.
- Make ahead: Both the batter and assembled truffles can be made up to 3 days in advance.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve these truffles alongside a cup of espresso or Kahlua for a perfect flavor pairing.
- Arrange them on a dessert board with other small bites like pistachio biscotti or chocolate-dipped strawberries.
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Tiramisu Truffles
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Ingredients
- 12 ladyfinger cookies about 7 oz, crushed into fine crumbs
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar plus more for garnish
- ¼ cup strong coffee or espresso
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder for coating
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed ladyfinger cookies, powdered sugar, coffee, mascarpone cheese, and vanilla extract. Mix well until a dough forms.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll it into small balls with your hands. You should have about 12-14 truffles.
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder to coat completely. For a decorative touch, dust with additional powdered sugar.
- Refrigerate the truffles for at least 30 minutes before serving. These can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
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- Add a splash of almond extract or Kahlua for extra flavor.
- Drizzle the finished truffles with melted chocolate or melted white chocolate.
- Swap the mascarpone with cream cheese if needed, but you may need to add a bit more coffee if the mixture is too thick.
- Crushing the ladyfingers: A food processor works best for creating fine crumbs, but you can also place them in a resealable bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- Make ahead: Both the batter and assembled truffles can be made up to 3 days in advance.
- Uniform truffles: Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized truffles.
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