Description
Delight in these luscious Lemon Truffles, combining creamy white chocolate with zesty lemon for a refreshing no-bake dessert. Perfectly bite-sized and coated in powdered sugar, they offer a sweet, citrusy treat that’s quick to prepare and ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Mixture
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating and Decoration
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for coating)
- optional yellow sprinkles or sanding sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate mixture: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the white chocolate chips, heavy cream, and unsalted butter. Stir continuously until the mixture is completely melted and smooth, ensuring that the heat is low to prevent the chocolate from burning.
- Add flavorings: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract thoroughly to evenly distribute the citrusy and aromatic flavors throughout the mixture.
- Chill the mixture: Transfer the lemon chocolate mixture to a shallow dish, cover it, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, or until it becomes firm enough to scoop. This chilling step is essential to achieve the right consistency for rolling.
- Shape the truffles: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion out the chilled mixture and roll each portion into smooth 1-inch balls with your hands.
- Coat the truffles: Roll each truffle ball in powdered sugar to coat them evenly. For added festive decoration, optionally sprinkle with yellow sprinkles or sanding sugar to enhance their appearance.
- Final chilling: Place the coated truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow them to set firmly and maintain their shape.
Notes
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free white chocolate chips.
- Ensure low heat when melting chocolate to avoid burning and grainy texture.
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the best citrus flavor.
