Lemon Truffles Recipe

Make irresistible no-bake lemon truffles recipe in just 30 minutes! This easy 6-ingredient white chocolate lemon truffle recipe is perfect for parties and gifts. Ready in 2.3 hours.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 30

Chill Time: 2

Total Time: 2 30

Servings: truffles

Calories: 105kcal

Cost: $9

Equipment

Microwave-safe bowl
Electric mixer
Cookie scoop (1-inch)
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Zester
Airtight container

Ingredients

For the Truffle Base

12 oz white chocolate chopped
4 oz cream cheese softened
2 lemons zested
2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¼ cup powdered sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt

For Coating (choose one)

1 cup powdered sugar
8 oz white chocolate for dipping
1 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

Melt Chocolate

Place chopped white chocolate in microwave-safe bowl
Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each
Continue until completely melted
Let cool 5 minutes

Make Filling

Beat softened cream cheese until smooth
Mix in melted white chocolate
Add lemon zest, juice, powdered sugar, and salt
Mix until well combined

Chill

Cover bowl with plastic wrap
Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Shape

Scoop 1-inch balls
Roll between palms until smooth
Place on lined baking sheet

Coat

Roll in powdered sugar, OR
Dip in melted white chocolate, OR
Roll in shredded coconut
Refrigerate 15 minutes to set

Notes

Use fresh lemons for best flavor
Bring cream cheese to room temperature
Chill thoroughly between steps
Keep hands cool while rolling

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