Description
Delight in these decadent Tiramisu Truffles, a luscious fusion of classic tiramisu flavors wrapped in a bite-sized chocolate shell. Creamy cream cheese, crushed ladyfinger cookies, and a rich coffee infusion come together, then get coated in smooth milk chocolate and dusted with cocoa for an irresistible treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1 ½ cups ladyfinger cookies, crushed into fine powder (about 12 cookies)
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 1 tbsp. coffee (brewed or liquid espresso)
- 2 ½ tbsp. instant coffee crystals
Coating & Garnish
- 1 ½ cups milk chocolate, melted
- ½ tbsp. instant coffee crystals
- 1 tbsp. cocoa powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, and crushed ladyfinger cookies. Mix thoroughly until fully combined and smooth.
- Crush Ladyfingers: To crush ladyfinger cookies, place them in a food processor or blender and pulse until they turn into a fine powder, ensuring a smooth texture.
- Add Coffee Flavor: Stir in 1 tablespoon of brewed coffee until the mixture turns light brown. Sprinkle in 2 ½ tablespoons of instant coffee crystals and fold carefully until the filling has a firm cookie dough-like texture.
- Chill the Filling: Refrigerate the filling for 10 minutes to help it firm up for shaping.
- Form Truffle Balls: Once chilled, shape the filling into 1-inch balls. Dip each ball briefly into the remaining brewed coffee, then place them on a baking sheet. You should get about 10-12 truffles.
- Second Chill: Chill the shaped truffles for an additional 10 minutes to firm up further.
- Prepare Topping Mix: While chilling, combine ½ tablespoon of instant coffee crystals with 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder and set aside.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the milk chocolate in the microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth and glossy.
- Coat Truffles: Dip each chilled truffle ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring an even coating. Place them back onto the baking sheet and refrigerate for 5 minutes to set the chocolate.
- Finish and Serve: Before serving, dust each truffle with the coffee and cocoa powder mixture for the perfect tiramisu touch.
Notes
- You can substitute cream cheese with mascarpone for a more authentic tiramisu flavor.
- Use freshly brewed strong coffee or espresso for best taste.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator; consume within 5 days.
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free cream cheese and chocolate alternatives.
- Ensure the truffle balls are firm enough before dipping to avoid breaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Chilling, Dipping
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (approx. 25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Tiramisu truffles, coffee truffles, no-bake desserts, chocolate truffles, Italian desserts, easy dessert recipes
