Description
Experience the decadent delight of homemade tiramisu truffles. These rich and creamy bites combine luscious mascarpone cheese with the bold flavor of espresso, wrapped in a dusting of cocoa powder or a coating of chocolate. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat any day, these easy-to-make truffles are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup brewed espresso (cooled)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
- 4 oz dark or milk chocolate (for coating)
Instructions
- Brew strong espresso and allow it to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese and sugar until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
- Add cooled espresso and mix gently until well incorporated.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Use a small scoop to portion out the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder or melted chocolate and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill for an additional 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (20g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg