Description
If you’re craving a bright, citrusy dessert that’s both indulgent and easy to make, these Sweet and Creamy Lemon Bar Truffles are exactly what you need. This easy recipe transforms classic lemon bar flavors into bite-sized treats with a smooth, creamy center and a soft powdered sugar coating. Perfect as a quick dessert, party treat, or even a sweet snack.
Ingredients
1 cup white chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup crushed shortbread cookies or graham crackers
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
1. Zest and juice the lemons, keeping both ready for mixing.
2. Heat the heavy cream until just simmering, then pour it over the white chocolate chips. Let sit briefly and stir until smooth.
3. Add butter and stir until fully melted and incorporated.
4. Mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
5. Fold in crushed cookies until the mixture thickens slightly.
6. Refrigerate the mixture for 2–3 hours until firm.
7. Scoop and roll into small bite-sized balls.
8. Coat each truffle generously in powdered sugar.
9. Chill again for 30–60 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
Chill thoroughly before shaping to ensure proper texture.
Dust hands with powdered sugar to prevent sticking while rolling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg