Description

These delightful Lemon Truffles combine smooth white chocolate with the bright zest and juice of fresh lemons, creating a refreshing and creamy treat. Coated in powdered sugar, they offer a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, ideal for a light dessert or elegant party favor.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 cup white chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Coating

1/4 cup powdered sugar

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Instructions

Melt chocolate and cream: In a heatproof bowl, melt white chocolate chips together with heavy cream over a double boiler, stirring continuously until smooth and fully combined.
Add flavorings: Remove the bowl from heat and stir in freshly grated lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until the mixture is evenly blended.
Chill mixture: Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours to allow the mixture to firm up sufficiently for shaping.
Form truffles: Once firm, scoop small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls using your hands.
Coat and chill again: Roll each ball in powdered sugar to create a delicate outer coating. Then, refrigerate the truffles for another 30 minutes before serving to enhance their texture and flavor.

Notes

Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the best bright citrus flavor.
If the mixture becomes too soft when rolling, chill it for an additional 15 minutes to firm up.
Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free white chocolate chips.
Rolling the truffles in powdered sugar helps to balance the tartness and adds a lovely sweet finish.