Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy flavors of Decadent Tiramisu Truffles – a perfect Italian-inspired dessert that combines the luxurious taste of classic tiramisu with the bite-sized delight of handmade truffles. These elegant treats are ideal for special occasions, holiday celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth with an authentic Italian touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 ½ cups high-quality dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tbsp amaretto liqueur (or coffee liqueur)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup ladyfinger cookies, finely crushed
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Optional: chopped almonds or white chocolate shavings for decoration
Instructions
- First, melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth and glossy. Let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone, amaretto, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in crushed ladyfingers to incorporate the classic Italian dessert flavor.
- Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop out the mixture and roll into small, uniform balls. Place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate with a fork or dipping tool, ensuring they are fully coated. Place back on the tray and dust with cocoa powder. Garnish with chopped almonds or white chocolate shavings if desired.
- Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour until firm before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Ensure the mascarpone mixture is well chilled before forming the truffles.
- Work quickly when coating in melted chocolate to prevent melting or cracking.
- Experiment with toppings such as crushed nuts or coconut for variety and presentation variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (mainly melting chocolate)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg