Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of white chocolate and fresh lemon with these easy-to-make White Chocolate Lemon Truffles. These creamy, tangy truffles are perfect for any sweet occasion!
Ingredients
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Truffle Mixture:
- 12 ounces white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Coating:
- Powdered sugar or finely crushed freeze-dried lemon for coating
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, combine white chocolate, heavy cream, and butter. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
- Shape the Truffles: Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to portion and roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll each truffle in powdered sugar or crushed freeze-dried lemon for a tangy coating.
- Chill and Serve: Place truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra zing, add a few drops of lemon extract.
- Truffles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week in an airtight container. Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
