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Tiramisu Truffles

Decadent, bite-sized, no-bake truffles featuring a rich mascarpone and espresso center, enrobed in a white chocolate shell, and dusted with dark cocoa powder.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 truffles
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 115

Ingredients
  

Truffle Center
  • 7 ounces Crisp Ladyfingers (Savoiardi) About 20-24 cookies
  • 8 ounces Mascarpone Cheese Softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 2 tablespoons Strong Espresso or Coffee Brewed and completely cooled
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Coating and Garnish
  • 10 ounces White Chocolate Chips or Melting Wafers High quality
  • 1 teaspoon Coconut Oil or Shortening Optional, for thinning the chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder For dusting

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Small Cookie Scoop
  • Double Boiler or Microwave-safe Bowl

Method
 

  1. Place the ladyfingers in a food processor and pulse until they form fine crumbs. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Add the softened mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, cooled espresso, and vanilla extract to the bowl with the crumbs.
  3. Using a spatula, mix everything together until a cohesive, thick dough forms. It should hold its shape when pressed.
  4. Using a small cookie scoop (about 1 tablespoon), scoop the dough and roll it between your hands to form smooth balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Chill the truffles in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or in the freezer for 30 minutes, until very firm.
  6. Once chilled, melt the white chocolate in a double boiler over gently simmering water, or in the microwave in 20-second bursts at 50% power, stirring until smooth. Stir in coconut oil if the chocolate is too thick.
  7. Using a fork, dip each chilled truffle into the melted white chocolate, tapping off any excess. Return the coated truffle to the parchment paper.
  8. While the white chocolate is still wet, generously dust the tops of the truffles with cocoa powder using a fine-mesh sieve.
  9. Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

If the truffle mixture feels too wet to roll, let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb more moisture, or add an extra crushed ladyfinger. Ensure your espresso is completely cold before mixing so it does not melt the mascarpone.