Tiramisu Cake Balls

Ingredients

• 1 cup biscuit crumbs
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1/2 cup cream cheese
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon espresso powder
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup Kahlua or other coffee liqueur
• Cocoa powder for rolling

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix together biscuit crumbs and cocoa powder.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together mascarpone cheese, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and espresso powder until well blended.
3. In a third bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form.
4. Fold whipped cream into cheese mixture.
5. Add biscuit crumb mixture to cheese mixture and mix until combined.
6. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls.
7. Pour Kahlua into a shallow bowl and roll balls in the Kahlua.
8. Roll balls in cocoa powder and place on a platter.
9. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Interesting Facts

• Tiramisu Cake Balls are a popular Italian dessert.
• The name "tiramisu" means "pick me up" in Italian.
• Tiramisu is believed to have originated in the 1960s in the region of Veneto, Italy.
• Tiramisu is a popular dessert worldwide and is often served as a "taste of Italy".