Description
Delightful truffles combining rich cream cheese with zesty lemon, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup of powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 cups of white chocolate chips
- Coconut flakes or crushed nuts for coating (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
- Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes or until firm.
- Once firm, scoop out small portions and roll them into balls.
- Roll each truffle in coconut flakes or crushed nuts if desired.
- Place truffles on a baking sheet and refrigerate until set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing. Adjust lemon juice and zest to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg