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Creamy Lemon Truffles

These creamy lemon truffles melt in your mouth and are packed with intense zest flavor, combining fresh lemon peel with smooth white chocolate ganache.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 24 truffles
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Celebration, European
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Truffles
  • 12 oz white chocolate, chopped or chips Choose high-quality white chocolate with cocoa butter.
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream Use full-fat for the best texture.
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 large lemons, zest Reserve extra for coating.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch fine salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup extra white chocolate for coating or powdered sugar for dusting Optional for finishing.
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract or lemon oil For an extra punch, optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grate the zest from two large lemons into a small bowl. Chop the white chocolate into small, even pieces.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream and lemon zest. Heat over medium-low until tiny bubbles form, indicating the cream is hot but not boiling.
  3. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain if preferred, otherwise pour cream over chocolate directly.
  4. Let the cream sit on the chocolate for 1 minute before stirring gently until smooth.
  5. Add butter, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt, stirring until fully mixed.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap directly on the ganache and refrigerate for 1.5 to 2 hours, until firm.
Forming Truffles
  1. Scoop chilled ganache using a cookie scoop or teaspoon and roll quickly between hands to form smooth balls.
  2. If the ganache warms and sticks, chill for 10 minutes and then continue rolling.
  3. For coating, melt extra white chocolate and dip each truffle, or roll in grated lemon zest or powdered sugar.
Final Chill and Serving
  1. Chill coated truffles for 20-30 minutes until set. Serve at slightly cool room temperature.

Notes

Truffles can be stored in an airtight container for up to 7 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.