Ingredients
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- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 cup ladyfinger crumbs
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Dissolve instant espresso powder in hot water and add to the mascarpone mixture, gently combining them.
- Fold in ladyfinger crumbs until well incorporated for a delightful texture.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
- Scoop out small amounts and roll into balls, then coat each in cocoa powder.
- Refrigerate rolled truffles for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a deeper coffee flavor, use freshly brewed espresso instead of instant coffee. These truffles can be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg