Lemon Truffles (With Golden Oreos!)
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Lemon Truffles (With Golden Oreos!)
Description
This recipe begins by crushing golden Oreos into fine crumbs, which are combined with softened cream cheese, fresh lemon zest, and lemon juice to form a tangy truffle dough. The mixture is manually blended to avoid over-processing, which could make it too liquidy. Shaping into tablespoon-sized balls creates uniform truffles that are chilled briefly to firm up.
The coating consists of white chocolate chips melted with optional coconut oil to achieve a smooth and shiny finish. The chilled truffles are dipped or coated in the white chocolate and allowed to set. The combination of crunchy cookie crumbs, creamy cheese, and fresh citrus results in a balanced flavor and texture—sweet, creamy, and slightly tart.
Perfect as a dessert or treat, these truffles can be served chilled and are suited for gatherings or gifting. Variations in lemon extract or Oreos can alter the flavor intensity, and the notes provide alternatives for preparation without a food processor and chocolate coating adjustments.
Following the freezing step before coating helps maintain the truffle shape during dipping. The lemon zest adds brightness that complements the white chocolate's sweetness without overwhelming it.
Ingredients
- 36 golden Oreos or other crunchy vanilla cream cookies, 14.3 ounce package
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon lemon plus more for optional garnish, zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice juice from 1 1/2 lemons large lemons
- 18 ounces white chocolate chips 3 1/4 cups
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil optional, see notes
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place cookies in food processor and mix until cookies turn into fine crumbs. See notes if you don't have a food processor.
- Zest then juice the lemons. Add lemon juice, lemon zest and cream cheese to the cookie crumbs. This step is be done by hand in a bowl with a silicone spatula. If you mix truffle mixture in the food processor, the cream cheese mixture can become too liquidy.
- Roll the lemon truffle doughballs, about one tablespoon per truffle. I like to use this cookie scoop set, for this recipe you'll need the small cookie scoop. Place each truffle on the parchment paper lined baking sheet so they are not touching. Freeze the truffles for at least 15 minutes.
- Add the white chocolate and coconut oil (optional) to a heatproof bowl. Place the bowl in the microwave and heat for a minute at half power, then stir. Continue heating the white chocolate in thrity second increments until it forms a smooth white chocolate sauce.
- Remove truffles from freezer. Place truffle balls into white chocolate one at a time to coat, using a fork so excess chocolate can drip off. Place each white chocolate coated ball on parchment paper so they are not touching each other.
- Drizzle the top of each truffle with a little more white chocolate then top with lemon zest immediatly. Place the pan in the freezer for 15 minutes to help the chocolate to fully harden, then enjoy!
Notes
- If you don’t have a food processor, crush the Oreos inside a sturdy zip-top bag using a rolling pin or canned good, then mix the ingredients with a mixer or by hand.
- Adding coconut oil or a neutral oil to the melted white chocolate creates a smooth coating that sets nicely.
- Lemon extract can substitute lemon juice and zest, but adjustments in quantity and taste testing are recommended for balanced lemon flavor.
- Using lemon-flavored Oreos instead of golden Oreos plus fresh lemon juice may simplify the recipe and provide a different but enjoyable lemon taste.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 36pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 89IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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