Lemon White Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Lemon White Chocolate Truffles presents a refreshing twist with vibrant lemon melding with creamy chocolate for an irresistible treat.
Lemon White Chocolate Truffles Recipe
This recipe, perfect for those who cherish the tang of lemon, transforms white chocolate into a creamy canvas for the sharp, refreshing notes of citrus. With an easy step-by-step process, these truffles are your gateway to a blissful, lemon-infused indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white chocolate chips – 180 g
- 1/4 cup butter – 60 g
- 1 big pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp lemon zest 2 lemons
- 3 tbsp. heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla paste or extract optional
- 2-3 drops of yellow food coloring optional
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Place the white chocolate chips in a medium mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter and salt with the lemon zest. Stir in the heavy cream and heat the mixture until almost boiling.
- Pour the hot cream mixture through a fine-mesh sieve directly over the white chocolate chips. Add the vanilla paste or essence and optional food coloring, then stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Cover the truffle mixture and refrigerate until the mixture is firm enough to shape into balls, about 30 minutes to 1 h.
- Scoop heaping teaspoonfuls of the chocolate chip mixture and form into balls. Roll the balls in the powdered sugar. Refrigerate the truffles for at least 30 minutes before enjoying.
Serving and Suggestions
- Vegan Rum Truffles
- Passionfruit Cheesecake Truffles
- Carrot Cake Truffles
- Homemade Ferrero Rocher
Tips and Tricks
- The recipe is adaptable to other citrus fruits. You can use limes, clementines, grapefruit, kumquats, and oranges in place of lemon.
- Essential Oils for Flavor: Consider adding essential oils such as rosemary, lavender, cardamom, or wild orange for additional flavor.
- Opt for high-quality white chocolate. This could be in the form of chips, a block of chocolate, or chocolate melts. If you enjoy the taste of the chocolate on its own, it’s a good choice for this recipe.
