Description
Looking for an easy yet elegant no-bake dessert? These Tiramisu Truffles are rich, creamy, and irresistibly smooth—just like the classic Italian dessert, but in bite-sized form. Made with mascarpone cheese, espresso, crushed ladyfingers, and a dark chocolate shell, these truffles are perfect for a quick dessert idea, an easy recipe for entertaining, or a food gift that stands out. If you need healthy snack inspiration or fancy dessert food ideas without turning on the oven, this one’s for you!
Ingredients
120 g mascarpone cheese
60 ml heavy cream
50 g powdered sugar
1 tsp espresso powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
100 g ladyfinger crumbs
150 g dark chocolate (melted)
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone, cream, sugar, espresso powder, and vanilla. Whip until fluffy.
2. Fold in crushed ladyfingers until it forms a scoopable dough. Chill 30 minutes.
3. Roll tablespoon-sized balls and refrigerate for another 15–20 minutes.
4. Dip chilled balls in melted chocolate. Place on a tray to set.
5. Once set, dust generously with cocoa powder and serve.
Notes
Chill the truffle filling well before rolling—it makes shaping much easier.
For an extra twist, you can add a splash of coffee liqueur to the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg