Description
These Lemon Truffles feature a luscious white chocolate ganache infused with bright lemon extract, rolled into delicate bite-sized balls and coated with powdered sugar or sprinkles. Perfect for a refreshing and elegant treat, these no-bake truffles are easy to prepare and make a delightful dessert or gift.
Ingredients
Scale
Ganache Ingredients
- 14 ounces (398g) quality white chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- ¾ cup (180mL) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
Coating
- Powdered sugar or sprinkles for coating
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate and butter: Place the coarsely chopped white chocolate in a large heatproof bowl and add the softened unsalted butter on top without mixing. Set this aside for later.
- Heat the cream and add lemon extract: Pour the heavy cream into a small saucepan and heat over medium, whisking occasionally until it starts to boil. Remove from heat immediately, then carefully whisk in the lemon extract—the mixture will bubble up so proceed gently.
- Combine cream with chocolate: Pour the hot cream mixture over the white chocolate and butter. Using a wooden spoon, gently stir in one direction without stirring forcefully until the mixture becomes completely smooth.
- Chill the ganache: Cover the smooth ganache with plastic wrap pressed to its surface to prevent a skin from forming. Let it sit at room temperature for 1 hour, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm but still soft enough to handle.
- Prepare for rolling: When ready to shape, line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Pour your choice of powdered sugar or sprinkles into a separate bowl for coating.
- Roll and coat the truffles: Using a melon baller or teaspoon measure, scoop a portion of ganache, roll it gently between your hands into a ball, then roll it in the powdered sugar or sprinkles until fully coated. Place the finished truffles on the prepared baking sheets. Repeat until all ganache is used.
- Serve or store: Serve the truffles immediately for best texture or cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to serve. These truffles keep well chilled.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
- Be careful not to overheat the cream to prevent burning or boiling over.
- Pressing plastic wrap directly onto the ganache prevents a dry skin from forming.
- Chilling time is flexible but overnight chilling yields the best consistency for rolling.
- Customize coatings with finely chopped nuts or colored sprinkles for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: lemon truffles, white chocolate ganache, no-bake truffles, lemon dessert, homemade truffles, easy truffle recipe
