Easy No-Bake Tiramisu Truffles Recipe
Easy no-bake tiramisu truffles with mascarpone, espresso, and ladyfingers. A creamy bite-sized twist on the classic Italian dessert.
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 1 cup + 1 tablespoon Mascarpone
- 5 oz Ladyfingers (savoiardi cookies)
- 2 tablespoon Espresso read notes
- ⅓ cup + 1 teaspoon Powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla bean paste or extract
- ¼ cup Cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoons Nutella optional - read notes
Instructions
- Make the coffee: Brew a small cup of strong espresso and let it cool completely.
- Create the mixture: Crush the ladyfingers into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.
- In a large bowl, whisk mascarpone with powdered sugar until smooth. Add cooled espresso and vanilla, mix well, then fold in the crushed ladyfingers.
- Chill: Cover and place the mixture in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Assemble: Scoop a small amount of the mixture, roll into balls, and coat in sifted cocoa powder.
- Optional filled version: Flatten a small portion of the mixture, place ½ tsp Nutella in the center, then close and roll into a ball. Coat in cocoa powder. See video.
- Arrange on a tray, refrigerate for at least 2 hours, then serve chilled.
Video
Notes
- Espresso substitution: If you don’t have espresso, use 1 tsp instant coffee + 2 tbsp (30 ml) boiling water. Let it cool completely before adding.
- Nutella filling: Optional. For classic truffles, roll in cocoa powder only. For extra indulgence, add a Nutella center.
- Ladyfingers: Can be swapped with digestive biscuits, graham crackers, or other plain cookies.
- Texture tip: The mixture is sticky; chill before rolling. If still sticky, dust hands with cocoa or powdered sugar, or mix in a little extra crushed cookies to firm it up.
- Cocoa coating: Sift cocoa for a smooth finish. For variety, roll truffles in grated chocolate or dip in melted chocolate.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3–4 days. They can also be frozen (without Nutella) for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
- Serving idea: Dust lightly with cocoa before serving or garnish with chocolate curls for a more elegant presentation.