Description
Sweet and Creamy Lemon Bar Truffles are rich, tangy, and wonderfully smooth with a bright lemon flavor in every bite. These chilled little treats are easy to make, beautiful for dessert trays, and perfect when you want something creamy, citrusy, and special without a complicated process.
Ingredients
1 cup crushed lemon sandwich cookies or vanilla wafers
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup powdered sugar
10 ounces white chocolate, melted
1 teaspoon coconut oil or shortening
1 teaspoon extra lemon zest for garnish
2 tablespoons crushed cookies for topping, optional
Instructions
1. Crush the lemon sandwich cookies or vanilla wafers into fine crumbs and place them in a mixing bowl.
2. Add the softened cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and powdered sugar. Mix until the filling is smooth and fully combined.
3. Cover and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to make it easier to shape.
4. Scoop the filling into small portions and roll into bite-sized balls. Place them on a parchment-lined tray.
5. Freeze the truffles for 15 to 20 minutes so they firm up before dipping.
6. Melt the white chocolate with the coconut oil or shortening, stirring until smooth.
7. Dip each chilled truffle into the melted white chocolate and let the excess drip off.
8. Place the coated truffles back on the lined tray and top with extra lemon zest or crushed cookies if desired.
9. Chill until the coating is fully set, then serve cold or slightly cool.
Notes
Chill the filling well before rolling so the truffles keep their shape.
Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the brightest flavor.
Dip the truffles while they are very cold for a smoother white chocolate coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: lemon truffles, lemon dessert, no-bake lemon treats, white chocolate lemon truffles, creamy lemon bites