Tiramisu Truffles Recipe
Tiramisu Truffles are an indulgent, bite-sized dessert inspired by the classic Italian tiramisu. Combining espresso-soaked ladyfingers with creamy mascarpone and white chocolate, these truffles are coated in rich dark chocolate and finished with a dusting of cocoa or chocolate shavings. Perfect for entertaining or a decadent treat, they offer all the flavors of tiramisu in a convenient, elegant form.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Espresso Mixture
- 1 cup strong brewed espresso or coffee, cooled
Main Filling
- 12 ladyfingers (Savoiardi)
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 6 oz white chocolate, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Coating and Garnish
- 8 oz dark or semisweet chocolate, melted (for coating)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder or shaved chocolate (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brew and Cool Espresso: Brew a strong cup of espresso or coffee and allow it to cool completely in a shallow bowl. For extra flavor, you may add a teaspoon of sugar or a splash of your favorite liqueur to the coffee.
- Soak Ladyfingers: Break the ladyfingers into bite-sized pieces and quickly dip them into the cooled coffee. Avoid soaking them too long so they do not become soggy.
- Prepare Mascarpone Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, melted white chocolate, and vanilla extract if using. Stir until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Combine Soaked Ladyfingers: Fold the soaked ladyfinger pieces into the mascarpone and white chocolate mixture, mixing thoroughly. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours until firm enough to handle.
- Form Truffles: Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, scoop out the chilled mixture and roll it into balls. Place the balls on a tray and freeze for 15 to 20 minutes to firm up.
- Coat in Dark Chocolate: Dip each chilled truffle into the melted dark or semisweet chocolate, gently tapping off any excess chocolate to achieve a smooth coating.
- Garnish and Set: Sprinkle the coated truffles with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings for garnish. Allow the truffles to set at room temperature or in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
- Do not oversoak the ladyfingers to maintain the right texture outside and moist inside.
- For added depth, consider adding a splash of coffee liqueur like Kahlua to the espresso before soaking ladyfingers.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can use semisweet or bittersweet chocolate as an alternative for coating depending on your sweetness preference.
- Let the truffles come to room temperature slightly before serving for optimal flavor and texture.
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