10 Minute Tiramisu Balls: Quick and Delicious Treats Recipe
These 10 Minute Tiramisu Balls are a quick and delicious twist on the classic Italian dessert. Made with ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, espresso, and a hint of coffee liqueur, these bite-sized treats deliver all the rich flavors of tiramisu in an easy-to-make, no-bake snack perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Sophie
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: About 20 tiramisu balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 200g ladyfingers (savoiardi)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (plus additional for dusting)
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup brewed espresso, cooled
- 250g mascarpone cheese
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Crush Ladyfingers: Place the ladyfingers in a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs. This will form the base texture for your tiramisu balls.
- Prepare Mascarpone Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix everything together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Espresso and Liqueur: Pour in the cooled espresso and coffee liqueur (if using) into the mascarpone mixture, stirring well to incorporate all the flavors evenly.
- Combine Crumbs and Cream: Gradually fold in the crushed ladyfinger crumbs into the mascarpone mixture until you achieve a homogenous mixture that can be formed into balls.
- Form Balls: Using your hands, scoop small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls roughly the size of a walnut for bite-sized indulgence.
- Dust and Chill: Place the tiramisu balls onto a lined tray and dust them generously with cocoa powder. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow them to set, or serve immediately if you prefer a softer texture.
Notes
- You can omit the coffee liqueur for a non-alcoholic version without affecting the core flavor.
- For a firmer texture, chill the balls longer before serving.
- Store the tiramisu balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use freshly brewed espresso cooled to room temperature for the best taste.
- Dusting with cocoa powder just before serving ensures the best presentation and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tiramisu balls (approx. 50g)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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