Description
Delightful lemon truffles sparkle with zesty citrus notes and creamy white chocolate charm. Sweet confections offer a refreshing dessert experience you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) white chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) unsalted butter
Flavor and Zest:
- Zest of 1 lemon
Coating and Sweetener:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) graham cracker crumbs (optional, for coating)
Instructions
- Gently warm cream in a saucepan over medium heat until tiny bubbles form around the edges, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Immediately remove from heat and incorporate white chocolate and butter, stirring continuously until completely melted and creating a silky, uniform texture.
- Fold in fragrant lemon zest, ensuring even distribution throughout the creamy mixture.
- Allow the mixture to cool at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator and chill for 2 hours until the mixture becomes firm and manageable.
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, carefully extract portions of the chilled mixture and roll between palms to create smooth, uniform spheres.
- Generously roll each truffle in powdered sugar or finely crushed graham cracker crumbs, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Place coated truffles on a parchment-lined tray and return to the refrigerator to set for an additional 30 minutes before serving.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, allowing them to soften slightly at room temperature before enjoying.
Notes
- Chill the mixture thoroughly to ensure easy ball formation and prevent sticking to your hands.
- Use fresh, high-quality lemons for the most vibrant and authentic citrus flavor in your truffles.
- Opt for finely grated zest to distribute the lemon essence evenly throughout the truffle mixture.
- For a gluten-free version, replace graham cracker crumbs with crushed gluten-free cookies or toasted coconut flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg