Description
Silky lemon truffles dance with zesty brightness, melding creamy white chocolate and tangy citrus. Delicate spheres of pure indulgence will transport you to a Mediterranean dessert paradise, offering sweet refreshment in each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Coating Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Create a double boiler setup and gently melt white chocolate chips with heavy cream, stirring continuously until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Remove from heat and incorporate freshly grated lemon zest and tangy lemon juice, whisking thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the lemon-infused chocolate blend into a sealed container and refrigerate for approximately 120 minutes, allowing the mixture to solidify and develop robust flavor profiles.
- Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, carefully extract portions of the chilled mixture and roll between palms to form delicate, uniform spherical shapes.
- Generously dust the freshly formed truffles with powdered sugar, ensuring complete and even coverage by gently rotating each truffle in the fine white powder.
- Return the sugar-coated truffles to the refrigerator for an additional 15-20 minutes to firm up and enhance their texture before serving, which helps maintain their pristine appearance and delightful consistency.
Notes
- Choose fresh, organic lemons with vibrant yellow skin for maximum citrus flavor and aromatic intensity.
- Let the truffle mixture chill completely to ensure proper texture and easy rolling without sticky hands.
- Experiment with different powdered coatings like ground graham crackers, toasted coconut, or finely chopped pistachios for unique texture and flavor profiles.
- Keep truffles refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days, allowing flavors to meld and develop a more intense lemon essence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 6 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 14 mg