Description
Indulge in these creamy lemon truffles, bursting with citrus flavor and perfect for any occasion or as a delightful treat to brighten your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz high-quality white chocolate
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
- Coconut flakes or crushed nuts for coating (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring frequently until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt until well combined.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours until firm.
- Scoop small portions and roll them into balls between your palms.
- Roll truffles in coconut flakes or crushed nuts if desired, then let them set for another 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Substitute some lemon zest with lime or orange zest for a unique twist. Always use fresh lemon juice for optimal flavor; bottled juice lacks the same zing.