Description
Easy Tiramisu Chocolate Truffles combine the creamy, coffee-infused essence of classic tiramisu with the rich indulgence of dark chocolate in a simple, bite-sized treat. This recipe is quick to prepare with minimal ingredients, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a decadent moment any time. The smooth mascarpone base mixed with espresso and ladyfinger crumbs is coated in luscious dark chocolate and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder for an elegant and irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 200g mascarpone cheese
- 150g dark chocolate
- 2 tablespoons espresso or strong brewed coffee
- 50g ladyfinger crumbs (finely crushed)
- 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the base mixture: In a mixing bowl, blend mascarpone cheese with confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Next, stir in the espresso or strong coffee to infuse the signature tiramisu flavor. Finally, gently fold in the finely crushed ladyfinger crumbs to create the perfect truffle consistency.
- Chill the mixture: Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This chilling step firms up the base, making it easier to shape into truffles and enhancing the flavors as they meld together.
- Form the truffles: Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop out the chilled mixture and roll it between your palms into bite-sized balls. Place the formed truffles on a parchment-lined tray and return them to the fridge to set for 15 minutes before coating.
- Coat the truffles in chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth. Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated, then place back on the parchment paper to set.
- Finish with a cocoa dusting: Before the chocolate hardens completely, sprinkle the truffles with a light dusting of cocoa powder for the classic tiramisu look and an extra hint of chocolaty bitterness.
Notes
- Chill your hands briefly or dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking while rolling the truffles.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for richer taste and smoother coating.
- Do not skip the refrigeration steps to achieve optimal texture and flavor melding.
- Use fresh brewed espresso or strong coffee, as instant coffee will not deliver the same depth of flavor.
- Store truffles in airtight containers to keep them fresh up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
- For freezing, freeze shaped truffles on a parchment-lined tray until firm, then transfer to a sealed container.
- Allow frozen truffles to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (including chocolate melting)
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: tiramisu, chocolate truffles, easy dessert, coffee dessert, no bake, mascarpone, dark chocolate, Italian dessert, bite-sized treats