Tiramisu Truffles
Tiramisu truffles are a delightful dessert that captures the classic flavors of tiramisu in bite-sized, chocolate-filled treats. These truffles combine the rich notes of coffee and cocoa with the creamy indulgence of mascarpone cheese and ladyfingers. Here's how to make tiramisu truffles.
- 7 oz lady fingers (crushed)
- 1/2 cup coffee/espresso
- 5 oz mascarpone
- 1 tbsp marsala wine (or rum)
- Hazelnut chocolate spread
- Cacao powder
Add the lady fingers in a food processor, pulse until completely crushed.
Transfer to a large bowl add the coffee and rum (If you want to make the dessert for kids you can skip the rum and swap the coffee with milk) Mix until fully combined.
Add the mascarpone and mix again.
Now is time to start forming your truffles. Take a small amount of the dough in your hands and flatten it, add some chocolate spread in the middle, close it, and shape into a ball. Roll the balls into cocoa powder.
Refrigerate for an hour before serving.
- Use high-quality ingredients, especially for the mascarpone cheese, coffee, and chocolate. The better the ingredients, the more delicious your truffles will be.
- Adjust the strength of the coffee flavor to your liking. You can use more or less coffee in the filling depending on how pronounced you want the coffee flavor to be.
- Taste the filling mixture before shaping the truffles to ensure it's the right level of sweetness. You can add powdered sugar if needed to suit your taste.
- Ensure that the truffle filling is firm enough to shape into balls. If it's too soft, it can be difficult to work with. Chilling the mixture before shaping can help.
- Experiment with different coatings. While cocoa powder and crushed ladyfingers are traditional choices, you can also try coating the truffles with finely chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or a drizzle of white chocolate.
- Store tiramisu truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can be made in advance and kept refrigerated until you're ready to serve or gift them.
- Allow the truffles to come to room temperature for a few minutes before serving. The flavors and textures are best enjoyed when the truffles are not too cold.
- If you plan to give tiramisu truffles as gifts, consider packaging them in a decorative box or tin lined with parchment paper for an attractive presentation.
- Feel free to get creative with variations. You can add a small amount of coffee liqueur to the filling for an extra coffee kick or experiment with different types of chocolate coatings.