Mini Tiramisu Balls (No-Bake)
Ingredients:
- Savoiardi cookies (ladyfingers) — 200 g / 7 oz (~2 cups crushed)
- Mascarpone — 200 g / 7 oz (~3/4 cup)
- Powdered sugar — 2 tbsp (~25 g / 0.9 oz)
- Coffee (espresso or strong instant) — 3–4 tbsp (~45–60 ml / 3–4 tbsp)
- Cocoa powder for coating — 2–3 tbsp (~15–20 g / 0.5–0.7 oz)
- Optional: 1 tbsp Amaretto or rum (~15 ml / 0.5 fl oz)
- Optional surprise inside: roasted nuts or small chocolate pieces
This recipe makes about 15 balls, each weighing approximately 27 g / 1 oz.
Instruction:
- Crush the savoiardi cookies with a rolling pin or in a bag until fine crumbs.
2. Combine mascarpone, cookie crumbs, powdered sugar, coffee, and optional Amaretto in a mixer. Mix until smooth and evenly combined.
If the mixture is too thick, add a bit more coffee. If too loose, add more cookie crumbs
3. Form balls about 27 g/1 oz. each.
Optional: place a small roasted nut or chocolate piece in the center of each ball.
4. Roll balls in cocoa powder until coated.
5. Chill in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours to firm up.
6. Before serving, sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar for decoration.
Tips:
- For a lighter texture, replace part of the mascarpone with whipped cream (unsweetened).
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Perfect for quick desserts or party treats!
