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Creamy Lemon Truffles Recipe

Creamy Lemon Truffles Recipe
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This Creamy Lemon Truffles recipe offers a delightful blend of tangy lemon zest and rich cream cheese or coconut butter, creating smooth, bite-sized treats perfect for any occasion. These truffles can be customized for dairy-free, keto-friendly, or plant-based diets and can be coated in white chocolate for an extra indulgent touch.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 oz cream cheese (or coconut butter for dairy-free)
  • 2 tbsp butter (or extra coconut butter for plant-based)
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar (or erythritol for keto-friendly)
  • Zest of one lemon (fresh for best flavor)

Optional Coating

  • 3 oz white chocolate chips (optional, for coating)
  • A drop of natural yellow food coloring or a pinch of turmeric (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon oil (to smooth white chocolate coating)

Instructions

  1. Soften Cream Cheese and Butter: Bring the cream cheese and butter to room temperature until softened, ensuring they blend smoothly in the mixture.
  2. Mix Ingredients: Using a hand mixer, blend the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and lemon zest until creamy and smooth. If a hand mixer is unavailable, stirring with a fork works but may be less smooth.
  3. Chill Mixture: Spread the blended mixture into a small container or tray and freeze for a few minutes until firm enough to scoop.
  4. Form Truffle Balls: Use a mini cookie scoop to form small balls from the chilled mixture and place them on a parchment-lined plate. Freeze these balls until firm.
  5. Melt Chocolate (Optional): If coating the truffles, melt the white chocolate chips gently and stir in ½ teaspoon of oil to create a smooth, glossy coating.
  6. Coat Truffles: Dip each chilled truffle ball into the melted white chocolate, ensuring full coverage, then place them back on the parchment paper to set.
  7. Slice and Serve: Once the chocolate coating has hardened, cut each truffle in half for convenient, bite-sized treats.
  8. Store Properly: Keep the truffles refrigerated or frozen to maintain freshness and texture until ready to serve.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and butter with coconut butter.
  • Use erythritol instead of powdered sugar to make it keto-friendly.
  • Adding a drop of natural yellow food coloring or a pinch of turmeric can enhance the lemon color without affecting flavor.
  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing for a smoother texture.
  • Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or in the freezer for longer storage.

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Keywords: lemon truffles, creamy lemon dessert, no bake truffles, keto lemon treats, dairy-free lemon truffles

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