The Lotus truffles are those no‑bake sweets you make in 10 minutes and that disappear in 10 seconds. Creamy inside, enveloping outside, with the unmistakable flavor of the caramelized Lotus cookies that kids and adults love.
They are perfect as a quick dessert, an after‑meal sweet, for a buffet, birthday parties or whenever you fancy something irresistible without turning on the oven. And I’ll tell you… they’re addictive.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: No‑bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for the Lotus truffles
- 7 oz (about 2 cups crushed) Biscoff Lotus cookies
- 7 oz (about 7/8 cup) mascarpone (or other spreadable cheese)
- 9 oz (about 1 cup + 2 tbsp chopped) white chocolate
Tools for the Lotus truffles
- 1 Mixer
- 1 Bowl
Steps for the Lotus truffles
Finely pulse the Lotus cookies in a food processor until you obtain a compact powder.
Transfer to a bowl and add the mascarpone and the spreadable cream.
Mix until you get a homogeneous mixture, soft but workable.
With your hands, shape balls about the size of a walnut. Place them on a tray lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, take the truffles out of the fridge and dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, helping yourself with a fork.
Let the coating harden completely and, if you like, decorate them with a sprinkle of crumbled cookie on top before the chocolate solidifies.
Place them in paper liners and serve well chilled.
Tips for perfect truffles
If the mixture is too soft, chill it in the fridge for 10 minutes before forming the balls.
You can replace part of the mascarpone with cream cheese for a firmer texture.
For an even more indulgent result, add a dollop of Lotus spread in the center of each truffle.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use a different type of cookie?
Yes, but you will lose the characteristic caramelized Lotus flavor. You can use plain tea biscuits or Digestive cookies.
Can I freeze them?
Yes, you can freeze them for up to 1 month in an airtight container.
Can I use milk or dark chocolate?
Of course! Dark chocolate will give a less sweet contrast; milk chocolate will make them even more indulgent.
How do I make them firmer?
Add less mascarpone or slightly increase the amount of crushed cookies.
