Description

These easy White Chocolate Lemon Truffles are a creamy, zesty, no-bake treat perfect for spring and summer. Boasting a luscious blend of silky white chocolate, tangy lemon, and a touch of cream cheese, these truffles are effortless to make and impossible to resist—ideal for dessert tables, edible gifts, or just a quick sweet fix.

Ingredients

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For the Truffle Mixture

8 oz (225g) white chocolate, finely chopped
4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp fine sea salt

For Coating

1/2 cup (about 60g) powdered sugar, for rolling
Extra lemon zest, optional, for garnish

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Instructions

Melt the White Chocolate Melt the chopped white chocolate in a heat-safe bowl set over a pan of simmering water (double boiler method), stirring until smooth. Alternatively, microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring in between, until fully melted. Let cool for 5 minutes.
Cream the Cheese and Butter In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and softened butter together until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or spatula.
Combine Lemon Flavors Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
Blend White Chocolate In Pour melted white chocolate into the cream cheese mixture. Beat or stir until smooth and fully combined. The mixture will be soft.
Chill the Mixture Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or until firm enough to scoop).
Shape the Truffles Once chilled, use a small cookie scoop or spoon to portion and roll balls about 1 inch in diameter with your hands. Work quickly, as the mixture softens with warmth.
Coat and Serve Roll each truffle in powdered sugar to coat. Optionally, garnish with extra lemon zest. Serve chilled.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality white chocolate bars, not chips, for smoother melting.
Truffles are soft—store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
You can freeze uncoated truffles for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge, then roll in powdered sugar just before serving.
Add a drop of lemon extract for punchier lemon flavor, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 truffle
Calories: 90
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 22mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 7mg