Description
Delightfully tangy and creamy, these Lemon Truffles combine smooth white chocolate with fresh lemon zest and juice, creating a perfectly balanced sweet treat. Coated in powdered sugar, these no-bake truffles are easy to make and ideal for a refreshing dessert or party favor.
Ingredients
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Truffle Mixture
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Coating
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a heatproof bowl, gently melt the white chocolate chips with heavy cream over a double boiler until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add Flavors: Remove from heat and stir in the lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract thoroughly to infuse the truffle base with bright citrus notes.
- Chill Mixture: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, or until the mixture becomes firm enough to handle for shaping.
- Shape Truffles: Once firm, scoop the mixture into small balls using a spoon or melon baller, then roll each ball evenly in powdered sugar to coat.
- Final Chill: Place the coated truffles back in the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes to set before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon zest for the brightest flavor. Avoid the white pith, as it can be bitter.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For easier rolling, slightly powder your hands with powdered sugar before forming the balls.
- If the mixture becomes too hard to scoop, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
