These zesty Lemon White Chocolate Truffles are easy to make and taste like a lemon tart or creamy lemon pie! Perfect for a quick summer treat or as a festive addition to holiday cookie trays. They also make a lovely edible gift!
Ingredients
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (180 g)
- 1/4 cup butter (60 g)
- 1 big pinch salt
- Zest of 2 lemons (about 2 tbsp)
- 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla paste or extract (optional)
- 2-3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- A few drops lemon extract
Instructions
- Prepare White Chocolate Base: Place white chocolate chips in a medium mixing bowl and set aside.
- Heat Lemon Mixture: In a small saucepan, melt the butter with salt and lemon zest. Add the heavy cream and heat until it’s just about to boil. Strain the hot cream mixture through a fine-mesh sieve directly over the white chocolate chips to remove the zest.
- Mix and Chill: Add vanilla paste or extract and food coloring (if using) to the white chocolate mixture. Stir until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until firm enough to shape.
- Form Truffles: Scoop teaspoonfuls of the mixture and roll into balls. Coat each ball in powdered sugar. Chill truffles for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Enjoy these deliciously creamy, lemony bites!