Name: Lemon White Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup white chocolate chips (180 g); 1/4 cup butter (60 g); 1 big pinch salt; 2 tbsp lemon zest (from 2 lemons); 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream; 1 tsp vanilla paste or extract (optional); 2-3 drops yellow food coloring (optional); A couple drops lemon extract; 1/4 cup powdered sugar for rolling

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Introduction

These Lemon White Chocolate Truffles combine creamy white chocolate with bright lemon zest for a refreshing, elegant treat. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet indulgence, they are simple to make and delightfully flavorful.

A small grey bowl filled with round yellow candy balls dusted with white powder, one candy ball is cut in half showing a soft pale yellow inside, the bowl sits on a green and white checkered cloth, with a blurred white tray holding whole yellow lemons in the background, all on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 cup white chocolate chips (180 g)
1/4 cup butter (60 g)
1 big pinch salt
2 tbsp lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
1 tsp vanilla paste or extract (optional)
2-3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
1/4 cup powdered sugar for rolling
A couple drops lemon extract

Instructions

Step 1: Place the white chocolate chips in a medium mixing bowl and set aside.
Step 2: In a small saucepan, melt the butter and salt with the lemon zest. Stir in the heavy cream and heat the mixture until it is almost boiling.
Step 3: Pour the hot cream mixture through a fine-mesh sieve directly over the white chocolate chips. Add the vanilla paste or extract and the yellow food coloring if using, then stir until the mixture is smooth.
Step 4: Cover the truffle mixture and refrigerate until firm enough to shape into balls, about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Step 5: Scoop heaping teaspoonfuls of the mixture and form into balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar, then refrigerate the truffles for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Tips & Variations

For a stronger lemon flavor, add an extra drop of lemon extract or finely grated zest into the mixture before chilling.
If you prefer, roll the truffles in finely chopped nuts or shredded coconut instead of powdered sugar.
Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
Skip the food coloring if you prefer a natural look.

Storage

Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. To soften before serving, let them sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. These truffles can also be frozen for up to one month; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

How to Serve

A pile of small round yellow lemon-flavored treats, each dusted with white powdered sugar, sits in a gray bowl placed on a green gingham cloth atop a white marbled surface. One yellow treat is cut open at the top of the pile, revealing a soft, smooth inside with a lemon-yellow color and a slightly glossy texture. In the blurred background, whole lemons rest on a white rectangular dish, adding a bright yellow color contrast. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these truffles dairy-free?

Yes, substitute the butter and heavy cream with dairy-free alternatives such as coconut oil and coconut cream. Make sure to use dairy-free white chocolate as well.

How do I prevent the truffles from melting too quickly?

Keep the truffles refrigerated until serving and avoid handling them too much with warm hands. Using powdered sugar for rolling also helps create a barrier that slows melting.