Description
These Tiramisu Truffles offer a sophisticated twist on the classic Italian dessert, combining coffee-soaked flavors with a salted coffee caramel core. They’re surprisingly easy to make and perfect for impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (7oz) Ladyfinger Biscuits, crushed
- 250g (9oz) Mascarpone Cheese, softened
- 80g (3oz) Powdered Sugar
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Strong Brewed Espresso, cooled
- 1 tsp (5ml) Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract
- 1 pinch (1g) Ground Cinnamon (optional)
- 150g (5oz) Dark Chocolate (70% Cocoa, Halal-Certified)
- 100g (3½oz) Unsalted Butter, cubed
- 100g (3½oz) Granulated Sugar
- 60ml (¼ cup) Heavy Cream (or Plant-Based Cream)
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Strong Brewed Espresso
- ½ tsp (2g) Flaky Sea Salt
- Cocoa Powder, for dusting
- Finely Grated Dark Chocolate, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Tiramisu Base: Crush ladyfingers finely.
- Infuse Mascarpone: Combine mascarpone, sugar, espresso, and vanilla; gently heat and stir.
- Combine & Chill: Fold crushed ladyfingers into mascarpone; chill for 30 minutes.
- Make Salted Caramel: Melt butter and sugar; stir until amber.
- Emulsify Caramel: Whisk in cream, espresso, and salt; cook until smooth. Cool completely.
- Shape & Fill: Scoop and roll mixture into balls; fill with caramel; seal.
- First Chill: Chill filled truffles for 15 minutes.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt dark chocolate.
- Dip & Decorate: Dip truffles in chocolate; drizzle with caramel; dust with cocoa and chocolate.
- Final Set: Let set for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure the caramel is fully cooled before filling the truffles. Chilling the truffles between steps helps maintain their shape.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Dip
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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