Lemon White Chocolate Truffles
These Lemon White Chocolate Truffles perfectly balance creamy white chocolate with zesty lemon for a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
For the truffle mixture
- 8 oz white chocolate, chopped Use high-quality white chocolate for best flavor.
- 1/2 cup heavy cream Heat until just simmering.
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest Freshly zest the lemon for best aroma.
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Can substitute with lime or orange juice.
For dusting and topping
- to taste lemon sugar For dusting or additional white chocolate for dipping.
- optional crystallized lemon bits For topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it’s just simmering.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the hot cream over the chopped white chocolate in a mixing bowl.
- Let the mixture sit for about 1 minute to allow the chocolate to melt, then stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add the fresh lemon zest and lemon juice to the chocolate mixture, combining well.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for about 2 hours, or until it becomes firm.
Rolling and Serving
- Once it has set, use a teaspoon to scoop out small portions of the truffle mixture and roll them into bite-sized spheres.
- Dust the truffles with lemon sugar or dip them in melted white chocolate if you prefer.
- For an extra touch, garnish the truffles with additional lemon zest or crystallized lemon bits.
- Allow the truffles to set before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Let them sit at room temperature before serving for best flavor. Use disposable gloves if rolling the truffles gets messy. Experiment with toppings for custom flavors.