Easy 5-Ingredient Tiramisu Balls Recipe for the Holidays

Name: Easy 5-Ingredient Tiramisu Balls Recipe for the Holidays
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 400 grams Ladyfingers; 300 grams Mascarpone cheese; 3 tablespoons Powdered sugar; 1 cup Lukewarm water; 1 level tablespoon Instant coffee (or 1 Nespresso espresso capsule); as needed for coating Cocoa powder (or chocolate drink powder for kids)

Learn how to make perfect and easy 5-ingredient Tiramisu balls for the holidays! This quick recipe uses ladyfingers, mascarpone, powdered sugar, coffee, and cocoa powder. Simply mix, form into balls, coat, and chill. Enjoy this delightful treat!

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Delicious Tiramisu Balls Ready to Serve

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

Cook Time

40m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

Hebrew

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

Protein

30g

Carbs

18g

Fat

Freshly Coated Tiramisu Treats

Ingredients

Ladyfingers
400 grams
Mascarpone cheese
300 grams

Powdered sugar
3 tablespoons
Lukewarm water
1 cup
Instant coffee
(or 1 Nespresso espresso capsule)
1 level tablespoon
Cocoa powder
(or chocolate drink powder for kids)
as needed for coating

Servings: 8

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

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Instructions

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Prepare the coffee mixture: Dissolve a level tablespoon of instant coffee in one cup of lukewarm water. Alternatively, use the contents of one Nespresso espresso capsule.
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Prepare the coffee mixture: Dissolve a level tablespoon of instant coffee in one cup of lukewarm water. Alternatively, use the contents of one Nespresso espresso capsule.
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Ensure coffee is fully dissolved for an even flavor throughout the mixture.
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Combine all ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 400 grams of ladyfingers, 300 grams of mascarpone cheese, 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar, and the prepared coffee mixture. Mix everything together until well combined and a homogeneous, dough-like consistency is achieved.
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Combine all ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 400 grams of ladyfingers, 300 grams of mascarpone cheese, 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar, and the prepared coffee mixture. Mix everything together until well combined and a homogeneous, dough-like consistency is achieved.
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You can crush the ladyfingers slightly before mixing for easier incorporation into the mascarpone.

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Form the balls: Take small portions of the mixture and roll them between your palms to form uniform, bite-sized balls.
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Form the balls: Take small portions of the mixture and roll them between your palms to form uniform, bite-sized balls.
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Lightly wet your hands if the mixture is too sticky to prevent it from adhering to your palms.
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Coat the balls: Roll each Tiramisu ball generously in cocoa powder until it is fully coated. For a sweeter, kid-friendly option, use chocolate drink powder instead of cocoa.
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Coat the balls: Roll each Tiramisu ball generously in cocoa powder until it is fully coated. For a sweeter, kid-friendly option, use chocolate drink powder instead of cocoa.
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Use a shallow dish or plate for the cocoa powder to make rolling easier and less messy.
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Chill and serve: Place the coated Tiramisu balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This allows them to firm up and flavors to meld. Serve chilled and enjoy!
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Chill and serve: Place the coated Tiramisu balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This allows them to firm up and flavors to meld. Serve chilled and enjoy!
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Chilling not only improves the texture but also intensifies the delicious Tiramisu flavors.