Easy white chocolate lemon truffles are a great no-bake dessert that requires little effort and ingredients. A fun treat for the kids to help with!
**This post was updated in 2020***
White chocolate and lemon might sound like a strange combination to you, but believe me, it works.
I made some white chocolate and orange truffles during our cookiepocalypse last Christmas and Jen said, “I don’t think I like citrus and chocolate together.” I gave her a few to take home, and I got a text later that said, “I was wrong. These are the best things ever!”
See, if you try new things, you just might like them.
I made these easy white chocolate lemon truffles for Jen’s “baby party” before Carson was born. It was pretty much just a boozy brunch with games and wine prizes.
Now THAT’S the kind of shower I can get behind! I, of course, won the celebrity baby name game and took home the wine prize. It was a great day all around.
Any kind of chocolate+Any kind of citrus=winning combination. Don’t forget this equation. It will work in all kinds of desserts.
The great part about truffles is that the combinations are pretty limitless. Don’t hesitate to get creative! I saw someone posted on twitter the other day about dark chocolate and coconut ones. (sounds delish!)
Once you know the basic recipe (which is super simple) you can make all different kinds. Heck, forget valentines candy next year. Just make your own!
If you give this recipe a try, I’d love to see it! Tag me @betsylife on Facebook or Instagram and I’ll share your creations!
White Chocolate Lemon Truffles
Easy white chocolate lemon truffles are a great no-bake dessert that requires little effort and ingredients. A fun treat for the kids to help with!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- Zest of 1 Meyer lemon
- 3 Tbsp heavy cream
- 1 cup quality white chocolate finely chopped
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar or sparkling sugar for coating
- 1/4 tsp lemon extract Optional
Instructions
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Pour white chocolate into a mixing bowl, set aside.
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Melt butter along with lemon zest in a small saucepan. Stir in cream and scald mixture. (Aka. Heat until bubbles begin to form around the edges but is not yet boiling)
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Pour hot cream mixture over white chocolate.
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Add extract then stir until smooth.
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Cover mixture and refrigerate 2 hours or until firm enough to handle.
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Scoop mixture out by heaping teaspoon fulls and form into balls then roll in powdered sugar or sparkling sugar.
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Freeze truffles 20 minutes or refrigerate for one hour then enjoy.
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Store truffles in refrigerator.
If you’re looking for some more truffle inspiration, check out these awesome recipes
Tropical Truffles from Butterbur’s Bistro
Nutella Chocolate Truffles from Steamy Kitchen
Salted Caramel Whisky Truffles from Bakers Royale
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Stephanie, The Recipe Renovator says
Thanks for the linky love! I may have to renovate these too! Yum!
Jen says
I hate it when I am wrong…these are addicting.
Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says
Betsy, these look super tasty!! I’m a big fan of lemon and white chocolate.
Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen says
I love lemon and white chocolate together, your truffles sound amazing!
Kim says
I love this idea! I’m throwing baby shower next month and these would be perfect!
Jenny Shea Rawn says
Thank you for the inspiration to make these beauties. So pretty for the spring. I tweaked them a bit and added coconut – you’ve got to try them – just posted them http://30secondswaandj.com/lemon-coconut-white-chocolate-truffles/. Looking forward to trying more of your great recipes and following your blog. Happy Spring 🙂
betsy says
Gorgeous! I love the addition of coconut. Happy SPring to you too!
Shelby says
How many truffles does one batch make? These look like the perfect little sweet treat to have at my sister’s baby shower! Thanks!
betsy says
It’s been a while since I’ve made these. Probably about 20-25
Lori says
These are amazing!! We ate them up!! I forgot pictures, ;((!! HaHa!! So good. So simple. I have ideas for blood oranges, white chocolate, & a touch of Chambord! Or a banana liqueur and milk chocolate!!
betsy says
Yay! Love to hear this. They’re so easy to customize