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. For a sweet Jewish treat, try my Chocolate Matzo Toffee.
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
LittleFerraroKitchen.com
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.
New2Cooking says
We get recipes because we signed up for this chefs emails so we almost always make it right away. Simple is my new best kitchen friend and there Tiramisu Truffles are here to stay. We brought these to the Friendsgiving party and they didn't last very long.