Creamy Lemon Truffles
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly creamy no-bake truffles. A simple, elegant dessert that comes together in minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 14 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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4 oz cream cheese (or coconut butter for dairy-free)
2 tbsp butter (or extra coconut butter for plant-based)
3 tbsp powdered sugar (or erythritol for keto-friendly)
Zest of one lemon
3 oz white chocolate chips (optional, for coating)
Optional: A drop of natural yellow food coloring or a pinch of turmeric
Instructions
- Bring the cream cheese and butter to room temperature until softened.
- Blend all ingredients except white chocolate using a hand mixer for the smoothest results. Stirring with a fork works too but won’t be as creamy.
- Spread the mixture into a small container or freeze for a few minutes until firm enough to scoop into balls.
- Use a mini cookie scoop to form balls and place them on a parchment-lined plate. Freeze until firm.
- If using, melt the white chocolate and stir in ½ teaspoon of oil for a smoother coating.
- Dip each truffle in the melted chocolate and place back on the parchment paper. Allow to set.
- Once the chocolate has hardened, cut each truffle in half for bite-sized treats.
- Store in the refrigerator or freezer for freshness.
Notes
- For a perfectly smooth texture, ensure ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
- Chilling the mixture thoroughly before scooping is key to easy handling.
- The white chocolate coating is optional but adds a lovely sweet contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 75 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
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