Description
Tiramisu Balls are rich, creamy, and infused with espresso flavor. These no-bake bites combine mascarpone cheese, crushed ladyfingers, and cocoa for a quick dessert perfect for parties or edible gifts.
Ingredients
1 cup crushed ladyfingers or savoiardi
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup cocoa powder, for rolling
Optional: melted dark chocolate or chocolate shavings for coating
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed ladyfingers, mascarpone, espresso powder, powdered sugar, vanilla, and coffee liqueur if using.
2. Mix with a spatula until fully combined and dough-like in texture. If too soft, chill for 10 minutes.
3. Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into a ball using your hands.
4. Repeat with the remaining mixture, placing the balls on a parchment-lined plate or tray.
5. Roll each ball in cocoa powder until fully coated. For extra flair, drizzle with melted chocolate or roll in chocolate shavings.
6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
Use decaf espresso powder if you’re avoiding caffeine.
Skip the coffee liqueur for a kid-friendly version of these tiramisu balls.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: tiramisu balls, no bake tiramisu, mascarpone dessert bites, coffee dessert truffles, easy tiramisu balls