Indulge in the rich flavors of Italy with these delightful Tiramisu Truffles. Inspired by the classic Italian dessert, these bite-sized treats capture the essence of tiramisu in a convenient, portable form. The story of tiramisu dates back to the 1960s in the Veneto region of Italy, where it was created as a 'pick-me-up' dessert.
Our truffles combine creamy mascarpone cheese, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and a hint of Marsala wine, all rolled into perfect spheres and dusted with cocoa powder. We use a medium-dark roast espresso for a bold coffee flavor that complements the sweet mascarpone. The key to these truffles is achieving the right balance of textures - a soft, velvety interior with a slightly firmer exterior.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
You'll fall in love with these Tiramisu Truffles because:
- They're a perfect bite-sized version of the classic Italian dessert
- The combination of coffee, chocolate, and creamy mascarpone is irresistible
- They're easy to make and great for entertaining
- You can customize the coffee strength to your liking
- They're a unique and impressive treat for gifting
Tiramisu Truffles
Decadent bite-sized tiramisu balls perfect for any occasion
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Small cookie scoop or spoon
- Shallow dish for cocoa powder
Ingredients
- 200g mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 100g ladyfingers, finely crushed
- 60ml strong espresso, cooled
- 30ml Marsala wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 50g unsweetened cocoa powder, for coating
- 50g dark chocolate, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, crushed ladyfingers, cooled espresso, Marsala wine (if using), powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm enough to roll.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion the mixture into 24 equal balls.
- Roll each portion between your palms to form smooth balls.
- Place the cocoa powder in a shallow dish.
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder to coat evenly.
- If desired, drizzle melted dark chocolate over the truffles for extra indulgence.
- Refrigerate the truffles for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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