Description
Delight in the zesty and creamy goodness of these Lemon Truffles, perfect for any sweet occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
4 oz cream cheese (or coconut butter)
2 tbsp butter (or additional coconut butter)
3 tbsp powdered sugar (or erythritol)
zest of one lemon
3 oz white chocolate chips (optional)
1 drop natural food coloring (or pinch turmeric) (optional for color)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and lemon zest, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- If using, melt the white chocolate chips and add food coloring if desired.
- Dip the chilled truffles in the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Place back on the tray and chill until the chocolate sets.
Notes
Feel free to substitute coconut butter for a dairy-free version. You can also roll the truffles in crushed nuts or coconut for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Lemon Truffles, dessert, sweet treat, lemon, truffles