Description
Easy White Chocolate Lemon Truffles are a delightful sweet treat combining creamy white chocolate with refreshing lemon flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and add the chopped white chocolate to the cream. Stir until fully melted and smooth.
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and let it cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Once cooled, cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until the mixture is set and firm.
- Using a teaspoon or melon baller, scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them between your hands to form balls.
- Roll each truffle in powdered sugar to coat.
- Place the coated truffles in a decorative box or plate.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding more lemon zest.
- Store truffles in the refrigerator for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 18mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg