Lemon White Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Delightfully creamy and zesty, these Lemon White Chocolate Truffles combine the rich sweetness of white chocolate with the bright freshness of lemon zest. Rolled in powdered sugar for a delicate finish, these no-bake truffles make an elegant treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 15 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Truffle Mixture
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (180 g)
- 1/4 cup butter (60 g)
- 1 big pinch salt
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
- 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla paste or extract (optional)
- 2–3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
- A couple drops lemon extract
For Coating
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the white chocolate: Place the white chocolate chips in a medium mixing bowl and set aside, allowing them to be at room temperature for easier melting.
- Make the lemon cream mixture: In a small saucepan, melt the butter with a big pinch of salt and the fresh lemon zest over medium heat. Stir in the heavy whipping cream and heat this mixture until it’s almost boiling to infuse the lemon flavor.
- Combine ingredients: Pour the hot lemon cream mixture through a fine-mesh sieve directly over the white chocolate chips to ensure no zest pieces. Add the vanilla paste or extract and optional yellow food coloring, then stir gently until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
- Chill the mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, until the mixture firms up enough to be shaped into balls.
- Shape the truffles: Using a heaping teaspoon, scoop the chocolate mixture and roll it quickly between your palms to form small balls.
- Coat the truffles: Roll each ball in powdered sugar evenly, which adds a sweet finishing touch and a slight crunch.
- Final chilling: Place the coated truffles in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let them set perfectly.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon zest for the best flavor intensity.
- Be careful not to overheat the cream mixture to prevent it from boiling over.
- You can substitute heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free option, but it will change the texture slightly.
- Optional food coloring adds a vibrant yellow hue but does not affect flavor.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Allow truffles to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for the best texture.
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