Lemon Truffles Recipe
These creamy and tangy Lemon Truffles are a delightful no-bake treat combining the zest of fresh lemon with smooth cream cheese or coconut butter. Lightly sweetened and optionally dipped in white chocolate, they’re perfect for a refreshing dessert or snack with a bright citrus twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: Approximately 12 truffles or 8 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese (or coconut butter)
- 2 tbsp butter (or additional coconut butter)
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar (or erythritol)
- Zest of one lemon
Optional Ingredients
- 3 oz white chocolate chips
- 1 drop natural food coloring (or pinch turmeric for color)
Instructions
- Soften the base ingredients: Bring the cream cheese (or coconut butter) and butter (or additional coconut butter) to room temperature to ensure they are soft and easy to blend.
- Mix ingredients thoroughly: Blend the softened cream cheese and butter together with powdered sugar and lemon zest until smooth. Using a hand mixer will yield the best texture, but stirring with a fork also works if needed.
- Chill mixture for shaping: Either spread the blended mixture into a container for bars or freeze it for a few minutes until firm enough to scoop.
- Shape the truffles: If scooping, use a mini cookie scoop to form balls and place them on a parchment-lined plate. Freeze the formed truffles until firm.
- Optional coating: Melt white chocolate chips (optionally adding half a teaspoon of oil for smoother coating) or coconut butter and dip the truffles or bars to coat them evenly. Allow the coating to set.
- Final touches: For presentation similar to the photos, cut the coated bars in half once the chocolate has set.
- Storage: Refrigerate or freeze any leftovers to maintain freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute cream cheese with coconut butter for a dairy-free version.
- Powdered erythritol can be used instead of powdered sugar for a lower sugar option.
- Adding a drop of natural food coloring or a pinch of turmeric gives a subtle color enhancement but is optional.
- Adding oil to the melted white chocolate helps achieve a smoother coating but is not necessary.
- These truffles are best stored frozen or refrigerated to keep their shape and freshness.
Keywords: lemon truffles, no bake dessert, creamy lemon sweets, citrus truffles, easy party dessert
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