Description
Simple recipe for making coffee and mascarpone flavored truffles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, for rolling
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until combined.
- Mix in the mascarpone cheese, cooled coffee, and vanilla extract until the mixture is uniform.
- Cover the mixture and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to handle.
- Scoop the chilled mixture using a small spoon or a melon baller.
- Roll the scoops into small balls between your palms.
- Roll each truffle in the cocoa powder until fully coated.
- Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use very strong coffee for the best flavor.
- If the mixture is too soft to roll, chill it longer.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20
Keywords: Tiramisu, Truffles, Coffee, Mascarpone, No Bake, Dessert