Description
Indulge in these delightful lemon truffles that combine tangy lemon and creamy texture for a sweet, zesty treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)
- Extra powdered sugar or desiccated coconut for coating
Instructions
- Combine base ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, scoop in the vanilla wafer crumbs, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and zest. Use a spatula or mixer to blend until the mixture is smooth and cohesive.
- Shape the mixture: Using your hands or a baking scoop, roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper for ease.
- Freeze for firmness: Pop the tray in the freezer and let the truffles chill for about 30 minutes until they become firm.
- Melt the chocolate: While the truffles chill, melt the white chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals. Stir between each interval until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Dip the truffles: Once the truffles are firm, dip each one into the melted chocolate, allowing the excess to drip off.
- Coat with sweetness: Roll the coated truffles in either powdered sugar or desiccated coconut, depending on your preference.
- Set and serve: Place the coated truffles back onto the parchment paper. Allow them to set until the chocolate hardens.
Notes
Truffles can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container. They can also be frozen for about a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: lemon truffles, dessert, no-bake treats, summer recipes, creamy dessert