Description

Delight in these creamy and zesty Lemon White Chocolate Truffles, a perfect blend of rich white chocolate and refreshing lemon flavor. These no-bake treats combine smooth white chocolate ganache infused with lemon zest and extracts, rolled in powdered sugar for a delicate finish. Ideal for parties, gifting, or a sophisticated dessert bite.

Ingredients

Scale

Truffle Base

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

Coating

1/4 cup powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

Prepare Chocolate Chips: Place the white chocolate chips in a medium mixing bowl and set aside to keep ready for the hot cream mixture.
Infuse Cream Mixture: In a small saucepan, melt the butter with a pinch of salt and lemon zest over medium heat. Stir in the heavy whipping cream and heat the mixture until it is almost boiling, ensuring the lemon flavor infuses into the cream-butter blend.
Combine and Mix: Pour the hot cream mixture through a fine-mesh sieve directly over the white chocolate chips to strain out the zest and any solids. Add the vanilla paste or extract and optional yellow food coloring, if using. Stir gently until the mixture is completely smooth and homogenous.
Chill the Mixture: Cover the truffle mixture and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour until it firms up sufficiently to be shaped.
Shape the Truffles: Using a heaping teaspoon, scoop portions of the chilled mixture and form into balls with your hands.
Coat and Chill: Roll each formed ball in powdered sugar until evenly coated. Place the coated truffles back in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set and chill before serving.

Notes

Ensure the cream mixture is hot but not boiling vigorously to avoid seizing the chocolate.
Lemon zest adds fresh flavor; use fresh lemons for best results.
Optional yellow food coloring enhances the visual appeal but does not affect flavor.
Vanilla paste or extract complements the lemon flavor but can be omitted if preferred.
Keep the truffles refrigerated until serving for optimal texture.
These truffles can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Lemon truffles, white chocolate truffles, no-bake desserts, lemon white chocolate, homemade truffles, easy dessert, party treats