Description
Delight in these luscious White Chocolate Lemon Truffles, where creamy white chocolate meets bright lemon flavor. Perfectly smooth and coated in a dusting of powdered sugar, these elegant truffles make a refreshing, elegant treat ideal for special occasions or a sophisticated dessert.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon flavor extract
- 2 drops yellow food coloring
- 1/4 cup butter
- zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare White Chocolate Mixture: Pour the white chocolate chips into a medium, heat-safe bowl. Add the lemon flavor extract and yellow food coloring, mixing gently to combine. Set aside with a fine mesh strainer ready next to the bowl.
- Melt Butter and Infuse Lemon Zest: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat along with the lemon zest to infuse the butter with bright citrus notes.
- Add Cream and Heat: Increase the heat to medium and add the heavy whipping cream. Whisk gently and cook just until the mixture starts to simmer, then promptly remove from heat to avoid overcooking. Strain the mixture through the fine mesh strainer to remove the lemon zest, pouring the warm infused butter-cream liquid over the white chocolate.
- Melt Chocolate and Combine: Whisk immediately until the white chocolate melts completely, resulting in a smooth, creamy lemon ganache.
- Chill the Ganache: Cover the bowl and refrigerate until the ganache becomes firm and chilled, ensuring it is set for shaping.
- Shape Truffles: Scoop the chilled ganache into 12 small portions and roll each between your hands into smooth balls. Then roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat.
- Final Chill: Place the coated truffles in the refrigerator and chill for about 1 hour or until firm to set the shape and coating.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality white chocolate chips to ensure a smooth texture and rich flavor.
- The lemon zest infuses the butter with natural lemony aroma; make sure to remove the zest before mixing with chocolate to avoid texture issues.
- Keep the ganache well chilled before shaping; if too soft, it will be hard to roll into balls.
- Powdered sugar coating adds a subtle sweetness and a beautiful finish; alternatively, finely shredded coconut or lemon sugar can be used for variation.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 5 days for freshness.
