Description
Indulge in these easy, no-bake Tiramisu Balls that combine rich coffee flavors with creamy mascarpone. Perfect for gatherings, these delightful treats will impress everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 ladyfinger cookies, crushed
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Brew about 1 cup of espresso or strong coffee and let it cool.
- Crush the ladyfinger cookies into fine crumbs using your hands or a food processor.
- In a large bowl, combine crushed cookies, mascarpone cheese, cooled coffee, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips. Mix until well combined.
- Using your hands, scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
- Roll each ball in unsweetened cocoa powder until evenly coated.
- Place the balls on a tray lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly brewed coffee for the best flavor.
- Experiment with flavored extracts like almond or orange for a unique twist.
- For added texture, roll the balls in crushed nuts instead of cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (30g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg