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Creamy Lemon Truffles Recipe

Creamy lemon truffles combine white chocolate ganache with finely grated lemon zest for a smooth, bright center. Chill the mixture until scoopable, then roll each truffle in confectioners’ sugar for a soft, sweet coating.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Chilling and resting 3 hours 32 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 18 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the truffles
  • 12 oz white chocolate baking bars, finely chopped
  • 0.33 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tsp lemon zest finely grated
  • 1 tsp lemon extract
  • 0.125 tsp kosher salt
For the coating
  • 0.5 cup confectioners’ sugar

Equipment

  • 1 medium heatproof bowl
  • 1 small saucepan
  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 shallow bowl

Method
 

Make the truffle mixture
  1. Put the chopped white chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl.
  2. Warm the heavy cream and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until the butter melts and the cream is steaming but not boiling, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate and let it stand for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir the chocolate mixture until smooth, then stir in the lemon zest, lemon extract, and salt.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until firm enough to scoop, about 2 to 3 hours.
Shape and coat the truffles
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Put the confectioners’ sugar in a shallow bowl.
  3. Scoop the chilled mixture into 1-tablespoon portions and roll each portion into a ball.
  4. Coat each ball in confectioners’ sugar and arrange the truffles on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Refrigerate the truffles until firm, about 30 minutes.
  6. Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Finely chop the white chocolate so it melts evenly when the hot cream mixture is poured over it. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week; freeze for up to 2 months. For a dairy-free variation, use dairy-free white chocolate, cream, and butter.