Hand-Rolled Espresso Mascarpone Tiramisu Truffle Bites
Rich and creamy no-bake tiramisu truffle bites made with mascarpone, bold espresso, crushed ladyfingers, and dark chocolate. Rolled in cocoa powder and powdered sugar, these elegant bite-sized treats deliver classic tiramisu flavor in every poppable piece.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 18–20 truffles
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 cup finely crushed ladyfinger cookies
- 2 tablespoons strong brewed espresso, cooled
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup finely grated dark chocolate
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
- Extra powdered sugar, for light dusting
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix softened mascarpone and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Stir in cooled espresso, coffee liqueur (if using), and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Fold in crushed ladyfinger cookies and grated dark chocolate until a thick, moldable mixture forms.
- Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
- Scoop small portions and roll into bite-sized balls.
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder to coat. Optionally dust some with powdered sugar.
- Place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Chill mixture longer if too soft to roll.
- Add extra crushed ladyfingers if mixture feels sticky.
- Store refrigerated up to 5 days.
- Freeze up to 2 months and thaw in refrigerator.
- Omit liqueur for an alcohol-free version.
- Serve slightly chilled for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
