Craving a quick and amazing treat without turning on the oven?
Here are coffee and hazelnut truffles with yogurt, delicious soft balls rolled in bitter cocoa ready in minutes, perfect to keep in the fridge and serve as delicious finger food desserts at the end of a meal.
They are ideal to serve to our guests along with coffee or a glass of sweet wine.
I suggest this version coated with bitter cocoa, but you can vary and use, if you like, hazelnut crumbs or even coat them like dark chocolate bonbons.
The recipe is very simple, requires only a few ingredients, and the treats are ready and perfect for any occasion or season.
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- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 40 Minutes
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 12
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for Coffee and Hazelnut Truffles with Yogurt
- 4 1/2 oz dry cookies
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp condensed milk
- 1 oz strong coffee (sweetened)
- 1 tbsp hazelnut paste
- to taste bitter cocoa powder
Tools
- 1 Plastic Bag
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Small Bowl
- 1 Tray
Steps for Coffee and Hazelnut Truffles with Yogurt
Crush the dry cookies, (I used Oro Saiwa, but other types are fine)
place them in a plastic bag and crush them several times with the rolling pin until crumbled.
You can also use an electric mixer.
Pour the crushed cookies into a bowl, add the condensed milk, yogurt, sweetened coffee, and mix well, finally add the hazelnut paste; it should form a smooth, workable dough.
Then let it rest in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
Take a little dough with your fingers and make balls about the size of a walnut.
Roll them well in bitter cocoa, place them directly on a tray or in paper cups, and keep them in the fridge until serving.
Storage, tips, and variations
The truffles can be stored in the fridge for about 2 days.
It’s better to roll them in cocoa just before serving.
Regarding dry cookies, we can also use different types and even cocoa ones.
If we want to intensify the coffee flavor and aroma, we can add and dissolve a teaspoon of instant coffee in the cup of coffee.
For coating our truffles, we can also choose hazelnut crumbs or dark chocolate coating.
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Questions and Answers
What can I substitute Greek yogurt with?
It can be replaced with mascarpone or another soft and creamy cheese.
Can I use ladyfingers?
Yes, any type of dry cookies is fine for this recipe, just check the consistency.
What if I don’t have condensed milk?
Substitute with icing sugar and a few tablespoons of milk or other.
Where can I buy hazelnut paste?
It can be found at pastry shops, large supermarkets or buy online here.
