Lemon Truffles Recipe That Melts in Your Mouth
These Lemon Truffles are velvety, zesty, and creamy dessert bites that melt in your mouth. Made with white chocolate, lemon zest, and cream, they are perfect for spring celebrations and special occasions like Easter. Easy to make and no baking required!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 18 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Yellow candy melts or white chocolate + yellow food coloring (for coating)
- Crushed graham crackers or vanilla cookies (optional, for garnish)
- Whipped cream and fresh mint leaves (for topping)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine white chocolate chips, cream, and butter. Stir constantly until smooth.
- Remove from heat and mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Chill the mixture for 2–3 hours until firm.
- Once set, scoop small amounts and roll into balls. Freeze for 15–20 minutes.
- Melt the candy coating or colored white chocolate in a bowl. Dip each truffle into the coating using a fork or skewer, then place on parchment paper.
- Chill to set, then top with whipped cream, mint leaves, and crushed cookies before serving.
Notes
- Use a melon baller for perfectly round truffles.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free white chocolate and coconut cream.
- Can be rolled in crushed pistachios or coconut for flavor variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg