Ingredients & Substitutions

• Mascarpone – The creamy heart of any tiramisu recipe. In a pinch, you can swap in cream cheese, but the flavor will be much tangier if you do.
• Ladyfingers – Also known as savoiardi cookies, these spongy-crisp treats add a delightful texture. Feel free to swap in digestive biscuits, graham crackers, or vanilla-flavored cookies.
• Espresso – Strongly brewed coffee, cold brew coffee concentrate, or instant espresso dissolved in water can all be used instead.
• Powdered Sugar – This starchy sweetener helps give our truffles some structure while keeping them melt-in-your-mouth smooth. Don’t have any? Make your own by blitzing 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in a food processor.
• Vanilla Bean Paste – Vanilla extract or powder can be used in a 1:1 swap.
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – Another classic ingredient for both tiramisu and truffles. Here it acts to coat the outside of these bite-sized sweets. Feel free to swap in melted chocolate, grated chocolate, or chocolate sprinkles for a fun textural twist.
• Nutella – Optional, but yummy when stuffed in the middle. Try using my homemade Nutella for extra bragging rights.
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