Description
Silky lemon truffles showcase zesty citrus in a delightful sweet treat. Creamy white chocolate and tangy lemon combine for an irresistible confection you’ll savor with pure pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Coating Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
Garnish (Optional):
- Additional lemon zest
Instructions
- Combine white chocolate chips and heavy cream in a heat-safe bowl, melting gently using microwave or double boiler method until completely smooth at 30-second intervals.
- Incorporate fresh lemon zest and lemon juice into the melted mixture, stirring until fully integrated and creating a uniform consistency.
- Seal the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for approximately 90 minutes, allowing the truffle base to solidify and become manageable.
- Using clean hands, carefully portion the chilled mixture and gently shape into uniform round spheres, working quickly to prevent warming.
- Delicately coat each truffle by rolling in powdered sugar or sprinkling with additional lemon zest for enhanced flavor and visual appeal.
- Transfer truffles to a serving platter or storage container, keeping them chilled until ready to serve or for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Chill the mixture thoroughly to ensure easier handling and rolling of truffles without sticking to your hands.
- Use fresh, high-quality lemon zest for the most vibrant and authentic citrus flavor in your truffles.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm that your white chocolate chips are certified gluten-free.
- Consider toasting the powdered sugar coating slightly for a caramelized, more complex flavor profile that complements the bright lemon notes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg