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Delicious lemon white chocolate truffles presented on a decorative plate

Lemon White Chocolate Truffles

These lemon white chocolate truffles are a delightful treat that combines zesty lemon and creamy white chocolate, perfect for any sweet craving.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 truffles
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110

Ingredients
  

Truffle Base
  • 8 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream Can substitute with full-fat coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 none zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • a pinch none salt
Optional Coatings
  • none shredded coconut Optional coating for added flavor.
  • none crushed nuts Optional coating for added texture.
  • none cocoa powder Optional coating for a chocolatey finish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the finely chopped white chocolate in a medium bowl.
  2. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
  3. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for a minute.
  4. Gently stir the mixture until smooth, creating a silky ganache.
  5. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt, stirring until well combined.
  6. Refrigerate the mixture for about 1-2 hours until firm enough to scoop.
Rolling and Coating
  1. Use a small spoon or melon baller to scoop out portions of the ganache.
  2. Roll the portions into balls using your hands.
  3. Coat the truffles with shredded coconut, crushed nuts, or cocoa powder if desired.
Chilling
  1. Place the rolled truffles on a parchment-lined tray.
  2. Chill the truffles in the refrigerator for another hour to firm up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 25mgSugar: 9g

Notes

For additional flavor, consider adding a splash of lemon extract. These truffles also freeze beautifully; just separate layers with parchment paper.

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