Description
These zesty, creamy white chocolate truffles combine the sweetness of white chocolate with refreshing lemon for a luxurious bite-sized treat. Perfect for gifting, special occasions, or an elegant homemade dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 ounces white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- A few drops of yellow food coloring (optional)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
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Melt the Chocolate:
- Place white chocolate chips and heavy cream in a heatproof bowl.
- Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
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Flavor & Chill:
- Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and food coloring.
- Cover and chill the mixture in the fridge for 2 hours.
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Form the Truffles:
- Sift powdered sugar into a shallow bowl.
- Scoop out spoonfuls of the chilled mixture and roll into small balls.
- Roll each truffle in powdered sugar for a delicate coating.
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Final Chill & Serve:
- Place the truffles on a parchment-lined tray and chill in the fridge for 30 more minutes before serving.
Notes
- Storage: Keep truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- For a firmer texture: Freeze for 10–15 minutes before rolling into balls.
- Gifting Idea: Package in a decorative tin or box for a homemade edible gift.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg