Description
These easy no bake tiramisu balls capture the classic flavors of mascarpone, espresso, and cocoa in a bite-sized, party-ready treat. Perfect for last-minute entertaining, they require no oven and come together in minutes for a creamy, coffee-kissed dessert everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 7 ounces (200g) ladyfingers (about 24 cookies), crushed into fine crumbs
- 8 ounces (225g) mascarpone cheese, full-fat
- 1/3 cup (40g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) cooled espresso or strong coffee
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) coffee liqueur (optional, for adults)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
- Optional: finely chopped dark chocolate or mini chocolate chips, for rolling or mixing in
Instructions
- Place ladyfingers in a food processor and pulse until you have fine crumbs. Alternatively, crush them in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin until no large chunks remain.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and cooled espresso or strong coffee. Add coffee liqueur if using. Stir gently with a spatula until smooth and just combined.
- Add the crushed ladyfingers to the mascarpone mixture. Stir gently until evenly moistened and the mixture holds together. Adjust with more coffee or crumbs if needed.
- Scoop out heaping tablespoons of the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. If sticky, dust hands with powdered sugar or dampen palms.
- Refrigerate the tiramisu balls for at least 30 minutes, or until firm. For a quicker set, chill in the freezer for 15 minutes, but do not let them freeze solid.
- Just before serving, sift unsweetened cocoa powder over each tiramisu ball. Optionally, roll some in finely chopped dark chocolate or sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
Notes
For best results, use full-fat mascarpone and authentic Italian ladyfingers. Adjust the coffee and crumbs for the right consistency—mixture should hold together but not be sticky. Chill thoroughly before serving for best texture. For gluten-free, use gluten-free ladyfingers. For a kid-friendly version, omit the liqueur and use decaf coffee.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (about 25g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 2
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