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Lemon Truffles

Creamy Lemon Truffles You'll Crave - Quick No Bake Delight

These Creamy Lemon Truffles are a luscious, three-ingredient, no-bake dessert perfect for lemon lovers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Truffle Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese or Coconut Butter, use vegan for dairy-free option
  • 4 tbsp Butter or Additional Coconut Butter, opt for plant-based for vegan
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar or Erythritol for sugar-free option
  • 1 zest Lemon for fresh lemon flavor
For Coating (Optional)
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips choose dairy-free for vegan option
  • 1 drop Natural Food Coloring or Turmeric for color appeal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Lemon Truffles
  1. Soften the cream cheese and butter at room temperature for 15–20 minutes.
  2. Mix softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar (or erythritol), and lemon zest until smooth.
  3. Spread the mixture in a bowl and refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes to firm up.
  4. Form small balls from the mixture, about 1 inch in size, and return to the freezer for 15–20 minutes.
  5. Melt white chocolate chips and coat each truffle, letting excess drip off before chilling to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These truffles can be adapted for various dietary preferences, making them versatile and crowd-pleasing.

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