Description
Silky lemon white chocolate truffles dance with zesty brightness, creating an elegant French-inspired confection. Rich cream and tangy citrus meld seamlessly, inviting you to savor these delicate, luxurious treats that promise a moment of pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (180 g) white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup (60 g) butter
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract (optional)
- 1 big pinch of salt
- 2–3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
Coating Ingredient:
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Melt white chocolate chips in a spacious mixing bowl, preparing them for the upcoming infusion of creamy flavors.
- Gently warm butter with lemon zest in a compact saucepan, releasing the citrus essence and creating an aromatic base for the truffles.
- Introduce heavy whipping cream to the butter mixture, heating until it approaches a gentle simmer, developing a rich, velvety liquid.
- Strain the hot cream mixture through a fine-mesh sieve directly over the white chocolate chips, capturing the lemon zest while leaving behind its vibrant essence. Incorporate vanilla paste and optional yellow food coloring, whisking until the mixture transforms into a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Seal the bowl with a protective cover and refrigerate the truffle base, allowing it to solidify and become malleable for shaping. This chilling process typically requires 45-60 minutes.
- Utilize a small scoop or spoon to extract portions of the chilled chocolate mixture, carefully rolling each into delicate spheres with gentle palms.
- Generously coat each truffle in a snowy layer of powdered sugar, creating an elegant and sweet exterior.
- Return the freshly formed truffles to the refrigerator, letting them set and firm up for an additional 30-40 minutes to achieve the ideal texture and density.
Notes
- Crafting these truffles transforms your kitchen into a sweet, zesty playground of culinary creativity.
- Lemon’s bright essence dances through creamy white chocolate, creating a delightful flavor explosion that surprises and delights.
- Chilling allows the mixture to firm up, making the rolling process smooth and effortless, ensuring each truffle looks professionally crafted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg