White Chocolate Lemon Truffles
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5
White Chocolate Lemon Truffles
Description
The recipe starts by melting white chocolate chips infused with lemon extract and a touch of yellow food coloring to give the truffles a pale citrus hue. Butter and lemon zest are gently heated with cream to infuse flavor before being combined with the white chocolate. The warm mixture is strained to remove zest bits and chilled until firm.
Once cooled, the ganache is scooped into small balls, rolled smooth between the hands, and coated with powdered sugar to create a soft, lightly sweet exterior. Chilling again sets the shape and texture, making the truffles pleasantly creamy inside and slightly powdery outside.
These truffles offer both the velvety richness of white chocolate and a subtle tartness from the real lemon elements. They are suited for dessert tables, festive treats, or gifts, showcasing a balance of smooth sweetness and fresh citrus.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract flavor
- 2 drops yellow food coloring
- 1/4 cup butter
- lemon zest of 1
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Pour the white chocolate chips into a medium, heat-safe bowl. Add the lemon extract and food coloring. Set aside and have a fine mesh strainer ready next to the bowl.
- In a medium sauce pan, heat the butter and lemon zest over low heat until the butter is melted.
- Increase the heat to medium and add the heavy whipping cream. Whisk to combine. Cook just until the mixture begins to simmer. Do not allow it to simmer for more than a couple of seconds. Immediately remove the pan from the heat and pour the liquid through the strainer (to catch the lemon zest) and over top of the white chocolate.
- Immediately whisk until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate until the white chocolate lemon ganache is chilled and firm.
- Scoop the chilled ganache into 12 small balls and roll between your hands until smooth. Roll each ball in powdered sugar.
- Chill the truffles in the refrigerator until firm, or about 1 hour.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 91mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 258IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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