Description
Silky smooth lemon truffles bring Mediterranean sunshine to your dessert table with creamy white chocolate and zesty citrus notes. Sweet elegance meets simple sophistication, inviting you to savor each delightful bite of pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
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main ingredients:
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
coating ingredients:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp dried lemon peel
optional garnish:
- 1/4 cup white chocolate shavings
- 1 tsp lemon zest for topping
Instructions
- Combine white chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth and fully melted.
- Incorporate fresh lemon juice and lemon zest into the melted chocolate mixture, whisking until thoroughly blended and fragrant.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 2 hours, allowing it to firm up and become easily moldable.
- Remove the chilled chocolate from refrigerator and use a small cookie scoop or spoon to portion out uniform truffle balls.
- Roll each portion between palms to create smooth, round truffle shapes.
- Mix powdered sugar and dried lemon peel in a shallow dish for coating.
- Gently roll each truffle in the lemon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Place coated truffles on a parchment-lined tray and return to refrigerator for 30 minutes to set.
- Optional: Sprinkle additional white chocolate shavings and fresh lemon zest on top of truffles for enhanced presentation.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to one week, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
Notes
- Softening white chocolate requires gentle, patient heating to prevent scorching or seizing, which can ruin the smooth texture.
- Use freshly zested lemons for maximum citrus aroma and bright, vibrant flavor that elevates the entire truffle experience.
- Chilling the mixture thoroughly ensures easy shaping and helps truffles maintain their perfect round form during coating.
- Rolling truffles between cool, lightly oiled palms prevents sticking and creates uniformly smooth, professional-looking candies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg