Description
These no-bake lemon truffles offer a delightful tang and a smooth, creamy texture, perfect for a quick and zesty dessert on busy weeknights or special occasions. They are an easy, melt-in-your-mouth treat that comes together in minutes with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 225 g cream cheese, softened
- 100 g powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- Zest of 2 large lemons
- 30 ml fresh lemon juice
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 120 g vanilla wafers, finely crushed
- 200 g white chocolate or candy melts
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add the 0.5 cup powdered sugar, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined and zesty.
- Add Wafer Crumbs: Stir in the finely crushed vanilla wafer crumbs thoroughly until a thick, uniform dough forms that feels firm enough to hold its shape.
- Chill Mixture: Cover the bowl directly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the lemon truffle mixture for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour, until firm enough to roll easily.
- Roll Truffles: Once chilled, use a small spoon or a 15 ml (1 tablespoon) capacity scoop to portion out the mixture. Quickly roll each portion between your palms into a smooth, even ball. Place these spheres on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Coat with Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate according to package directions in a small, deep bowl until smooth and fluid. Dip each lemon truffle into the melted chocolate, letting any excess drip off before placing it back on the parchment paper. If chocolate thickens, return to microwave for 10-15 seconds, stirring well.
- Garnish and Set: Before the chocolate fully sets, sprinkle each coated lemon truffle with extra lemon zest, sprinkles, or finely chopped pistachios for a beautiful finish. Allow them to set completely in the fridge for about 15 minutes until firm to the touch.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture and choose good quality white chocolate for better melting and taste. Vanilla wafers can be substituted with graham crackers or gluten-free digestive biscuits. This recipe is adaptable for gluten-free, dairy-free, and keto diets by using appropriate substitutions. For a tangier truffle, increase fresh lemon juice by half a tablespoon.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (about 20 g)
- Calories: 105 calories
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 9 mg
Keywords: no-bake, lemon, truffles, dessert, easy, creamy, zesty, white chocolate, family favorite, quick treat