Description
Silky smooth Lemon Truffles dance with zesty brightness, delivering a perfect balance of creamy sweetness and citrus tang. Delicate white chocolate and tangy lemon zest create an irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) white chocolate, chopped
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 zest of lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Coating:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Gently heat white chocolate in microwave at 50% power, stirring every 20 seconds until completely melted and glossy.
- Whip cream cheese in a separate mixing bowl until soft and creamy, incorporating fresh lemon zest and tangy lemon juice thoroughly.
- Gradually fold melted white chocolate into cream cheese mixture, ensuring smooth and uniform consistency without lumps.
- Refrigerate the blended mixture for approximately 90 minutes, allowing it to firm up and develop a solid texture.
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, carefully shape the chilled mixture into uniform round truffles.
- Roll each truffle generously in powdered sugar, creating a delicate and sweet exterior coating.
- Transfer coated truffles to an airtight container and store in refrigerator until serving time, maintaining their cool, delicate texture.
Notes
- Zap white chocolate carefully to prevent burning, stirring frequently during microwave melting.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother blending and easier mixing with chocolate.
- Adjust lemon zest and juice quantity to control tartness and create personalized flavor intensity.
- Chill truffles thoroughly to ensure firm texture and easier rolling without sticky hands.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg