Description
These Tiramisu Balls are a quick and delightful dessert that captures the flavors of traditional tiramisu in bite-sized form. Creamy mascarpone cheese, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and mini chocolate chips come together to create a decadent treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cheese Mixture:
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons strong brewed espresso, cooled
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 package (7 oz) ladyfinger cookies, crushed into fine crumbs
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for rolling
Instructions
- Mix Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and espresso until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the ladyfinger crumbs and mini chocolate chips until well combined.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Form Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using a scoop or spoon.
- Coat: Roll each ball in cocoa powder to coat.
- Chill: Arrange the balls on a tray, refrigerate until serving.
Notes
- You can use powdered sugar or grated chocolate for a sweeter coating.
- For a boozy option, substitute 1 tablespoon of espresso with coffee liqueur.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
