Tiramisu Truffles
These easy tiramisu truffles pack all the classic Italian dessert flavors—espresso, mascarpone, and chocolate—into creamy, bite-sized dessert balls. Perfect for parties, gifting, or a special treat, they’re simple to make and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 7 ounces (200g) ladyfingers (Savoiardi), crushed (about 24 cookies)
- 8 ounces (225g) mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/4 cup (60ml) espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 6 ounces (170g) dark chocolate, melted
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (Kahlua), optional (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place ladyfingers in a large zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin until fine, or pulse in a food processor.
- In a mixing bowl, beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth and fluffy (1-2 minutes). Add coffee liqueur or vanilla if using.
- Gradually mix in cooled espresso or strong coffee until fully incorporated. If the mixture is too loose, add extra ladyfinger crumbs.
- Stir in the ladyfinger crumbs until evenly combined. The dough should be soft but able to hold its shape. Cover and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes.
- Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion and roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Dust hands with cocoa powder or powdered sugar if sticky.
- Chill the tray in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to set the truffles.
- Melt dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Dip each truffle in melted chocolate using a fork, letting excess drip off. Place back on the tray.
- While chocolate is still wet, sprinkle or roll each truffle in unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Refrigerate finished truffles for at least 30 minutes, or until chocolate is set. Serve chilled.
Notes
Use room-temperature mascarpone for best texture. If the mixture is too wet, add more ladyfinger crumbs; if too dry, add a bit more mascarpone. For gluten-free, use gluten-free ladyfingers. For dairy-free, substitute mascarpone and chocolate with dairy-free alternatives. Truffles can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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