Delicious Lemon Truffles For a Sweet Treat
Delicious Lemon Truffles are a burst of citrus flavor wrapped in a creamy chocolate coating, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Saucepan
- Microwave
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2-3 pieces Fresh Lemons For zest and juice.
- 8 ounces White Chocolate High-quality for coating.
- 1 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk For binding and creaminess.
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adds richness.
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar For sweetness.
- 8 ounces Milk or Dark Chocolate For coating.
- 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavors.
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace and gather all ingredients.
- Zest the lemons to get about 2 tablespoons of zest.
- Juice the lemons to obtain about 2-3 tablespoons of juice.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine sweetened condensed milk and butter until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest and juice.
- Sift in powdered sugar and mix until thickened.
- Melt white chocolate in the microwave in 20-second intervals until smooth.
- Fold melted white chocolate into the lemon mixture until combined.
- Refrigerate for about 2 hours until firm.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt milk or dark chocolate and dip each truffle until fully coated.
- Allow truffles to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
These truffles can be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.