Description
Delight in these refreshing Lemon Truffles, a no-bake dessert featuring creamy white chocolate infused with bright lemon zest and juice. Perfectly coated in powdered sugar, these truffles offer a tangy twist on a classic treat that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Mixture
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Coating
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a heatproof bowl, combine the white chocolate chips, heavy cream, and unsalted butter. Microwave the mixture in 20–30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until everything is fully combined, creating a smooth lemon-infused chocolate mixture.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until the mixture firms up enough to scoop and shape.
- Scoop and Shape: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion out about 1 tablespoon of the chilled mixture and roll it between your palms to form a smooth ball.
- Coat the Truffles: Roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat thoroughly, ensuring a sweet outer layer that enhances the lemon flavor.
- Final Chill: Place the coated truffles on a parchment-lined tray and chill them for an additional 30 minutes to set before serving.
Notes
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
- For more vibrant yellow truffles, add a drop of natural yellow food coloring to the mixture before chilling.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest and freshest flavor.
- You can substitute white chocolate chips with chopped white chocolate bars if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
