Lemon Scented White Chocolate Truffles
Brighten your dessert table with luscious Lemon Scented White Chocolate Truffles—an indulgent bite-sized treat that’s as luxurious as it is easy to make. These heavenly confections combine the creamy richness of white chocolate with the fresh, zesty aroma of lemon zest and juice for a perfectly balanced flavor profile. The silky filling, made with heavy cream and unsalted butter, is chilled and rolled into delicate truffle balls, then optionally coated in smooth melted white chocolate for a professional finish. For a charming touch, garnish your truffles with a sprinkle of grated lemon zest or colorful sprinkles. With just 25 minutes of hands-on prep time, these citrus-inspired truffles are an elegant yet simple dessert, perfect for gifting, entertaining, or savoring at home. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, these truffles promise a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s irresistibly sweet and tangy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams white chocolate
- 100 milliliters heavy cream
- 30 grams unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 50 grams powdered sugar
- 200 grams white chocolate (for coating, optional)
- 20 grams sprinkles or finely grated lemon zest (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Chop the 300 grams of white chocolate into small, even pieces and place them in a heatproof bowl.
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over low-medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and pour the hot cream over the chopped white chocolate. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes to melt the chocolate.
Gently stir the mixture with a spatula until smooth and fully combined. If the chocolate doesn’t melt completely, place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and stir until smooth.
Add the unsalted butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the melted chocolate mixture. Stir until well combined and creamy.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the mixture is firm enough to scoop.
Using a small spoon or a melon baller, scoop out portions of the chilled mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls with your hands. Work quickly to prevent the mixture from softening too much. Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray.
Optional: If you’d like a chocolate-coated truffle, melt the additional 200 grams of white chocolate in a microwave or double boiler. Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate and place them back on the parchment-lined tray.
Optional: Garnish the truffles with sprinkles or a light dusting of finely grated lemon zest before the coating sets.
Refrigerate the truffles for at least 30 minutes to set. Once firm, transfer them to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy your Lemon Scented White Chocolate Truffles!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3529 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 222.5 g | 285% | |
| Saturated Fat | 132.3 g | 662% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 271 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 368 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 367.3 g | 134% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 362.3 g | ||
| Protein | 29.8 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1013 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 1466 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
