Lemon Truffles
Fresh lemon truffles combine the indulgent mouthfeel of ganache with the refreshing flavor of lemon. This homemade candy is a must try!
Servings: 24 truffles
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- zest peeled from one lemon. Try to get the yellow part only, the white pith is bitter.
- 10 ounces white melting wafers, I used Ghirardelli
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp butter, softened
- confectioner's sugar for coating
Instructions
- Put the cream and strips of lemon zest in another small glass microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 45 seconds to a minute, or just until it comes to a boil. Cover with plastic wrap and let the cream and zest steep on the counter for 15 minutes.
- Put the white chocolate melting wafers in a microwave safe glass bowl.
- Strain the cream and reheat in the microwave briefly just to get it simmering again. Pour the hot cream over the melting wafers and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to melt.
- Stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth. If necessary, put the bowl back in the microwave for 15 seconds to fully melt the chocolate. Don't over do the heat or the chocolate will scorch.
- Add the butter and lemon juice, stirring until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and refrigerate the mixture for about 2 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
- Use a small 1 inch cookie scoop or melon baller to portion out the truffle mixture, and roll gently and quickly with your hands to form a smooth round ball. Work quickly because the warmth of your hand will soften the truffle. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roll the truffles in powdered sugar to coat them evenly. If desired, you can roll them a second time for a thicker coating. Put them in the refrigerator until you are ready to eat them, and serve chilled. Note: the truffles can be frozen, and can be served straight from the freezer as well.
Notes
Storage:
- Refrigerated: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.
- Frozen: Store in an airtight container or freezer bag, can be served straight from the freezer without thawing.
Nutrition
Calories: 89 kcal · Carbohydrates: 7 g · Protein: 1 g · Fat: 7 g · Saturated Fat: 4 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g · Trans Fat: 0.04 g · Cholesterol: 11 mg · Sodium: 19 mg · Potassium: 41 mg · Fiber: 0.03 g · Sugar: 7 g · Vitamin A: 106 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 27 mg · Iron: 0.04 mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although The View from Great Island attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
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