Lemon Truffles are made with just a couple of ingredients and are super easy to put together. If you love lemon, these little no-bake dessert treats will become your favorite quick!
What’s so special about these Lemon Truffles?
Just the fact that Lemon Truffles are made of chocolate (cacao butter to be exact) should already have you drooling ( I know they had me), but in case it does not, let me tell you what else makes them special and unique.
The coating on these Lemon Truffles is made of two tones of yellow sanding sugar, which gives them the sparkliness of little gems. But, that’s not all, it also has some citric acid in the coating, which gives the tiny hint of sour, just like you would have in a lemon.
What gets you out of bed at midnight 😀 ?
It was past midnight and I was doing my homework on the computer. Wanting a little break, I wandered to Pinterest and found wonderful Lemon Truffles, that made me almost choke on my own drool. I was running for my block of white chocolate, that I just bought a couple of weeks ago just in case, in a matter of minutes.
So I quickly chopped up my 260 grams of chocolate, slowly microwaved it until melted, added the lemon emulsion, butter, stirred and in about 5 minutes after I got up off the couch, I was spooning the chocolate rounds onto the parchment paper.
If one wanted the Lemon Truffles to be more soft and creamy, you would probably have to add more cream or butter and allow the chocolate to set at room temperature for a couple of hours before being able to spoon the rounds, but I wanted quick results and went for the faster option.
How to shape Lemon Truffles
Next, I let the Lemon Truffle mounds air dry overnight, this way extra moisture has time to evaporate allowing me to roll the Lemon Truffles into perfectly round balls. When I woke up next morning I couldn’t wait to finish making my chocolate candy. So, I stirred two tones of yellow sanding sugar (this one & this one), some vanilla sugar & citric acid, before rolling each lemon truffle in the mixture. At this point the truffle making process is completely done!
Enjoy!
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Lemon Truffle Recipe
Lemon Truffles are made with just a couple of ingredients and are super easy to put together. If you love lemon, these little no bake dessert treats will become your favorite quick!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon, lemon truffle, truffle
Calories: 110 kcal
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
Lemon Truffle Ingredients
Instructions
Melt 250 grams white chocolate by placing in the microwave and heating it in 7-15 second intervals, stirring between each time, until melted. Do not heat above 105°F (if touched with finger, it will feel about the same temperature as your body), or the chocolate will separate and be unusable.
Add 3 tbsp warm cream and 3 tbsp room temperature butter and stir with white chocolate until smooth runny ganache is formed.
Add 1 tsp lemon emulsion and stir to incorporate.
Allow the chocolate to cool enough to be able to spoon/pipe dollops of chocolate onto parchment paper.
Spoon about 20 rounds of white chocolate onto parchment lined baking sheet or tray.
Leave on the counter until you’re able to roll each round into a ball (best left overnight). If it is still difficult to shape them, place the bowl with chocolate in the fridge.
Prepare the coating by mixing 1/2 cup yellow sanding sugar with 1/8 tsp vanilla sugar & 1/8-1/4 tsp citric acid.
Once you have perfect round balls, roll each lemon truffle in the sanding sugar and transfer to the serving tray/platter.
Keep in a closed box at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Truffle Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 27mg1%
Potassium 35mg1%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Sugar 12g13%
Vitamin A 90IU2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 27mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
FAQs
Homemade truffles can last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator and for up to 6 months in the freezer. For the best texture and flavor, bring them to room temperature before serving. Even if you're planning on gifting your chocolate truffles, be sure to store them in the fridge or freezer.
What do you do with truffles? ›
Truffles are commonly used in pasta dishes, risotto, sauces, or grated over seafood or meat. Black truffles go well with juicy steaks such as our Dry-Aged Rib Eyes with Burgundy-Truffle Sauce.
How do you make truffles firmer? ›
If your ganache isn't firm enough to scoop into balls, you can chill it in the fridge to harden. Or, whip it very briefly until the color just begins to lighten—about 30 seconds on medium-low with a hand mixer. Let it set again and it will firm up. I've found this method especially helpful with white chocolate.
Can you mix white chocolate and lemon juice? ›
For the glaze, combine chopped white chocolate and lemon juice in a bowl and place it over a saucepot with ½ inch of barely simmering water. Stir until smooth and glossy. You can also do this in the microwave, but make sure to stop every 15-20 seconds to stir so it doesn't burn.
Why truffles are so expensive? ›
Why are truffles so expensive? Pound for pound, truffle is one of the most expensive foods you can buy. The reason behind such high costs is the scarcity of the produce, truffles are seasonal, extremely difficult to grow, and take many years to cultivate. They also have a short shelf life.
Why do truffles go bad? ›
Furthermore, truffles are typically more than 70% water and will naturally lose 2 or 3 % of their body weight per day (moisture), so if you wait too long, they will rot or dry-out. We have given your truffles a quick clean, however, you may wish to clean them further before using them.
Are truffles healthy? ›
Rich Nutrition Value
Truffles contain a lot of important vitamins and minerals for our bodies such as vitamin C, calcium, magnesium and iron. They are also high in protein and fibre. In fact, studies have found that truffles may even be a complete source of protein, providing you with all the nourishment you need.
Can truffles be eaten raw? ›
Truffles should be eaten at the peak of ripeness (unripe truffles are not so flavourful). Black truffles are peeled and can be used raw or lightly cooked, while white truffles are just carefully wiped and cleaned and should never be cooked.
Why don't you cook truffles? ›
Truffles are extremely pungent, and for this reason should never be cooked as your main ingredient, but rather as a powerful accent. A modest handful of grated or shaved truffle can pack a surprisingly strong punch.
What does butter do in truffles? ›
The addition of a small amount of butter makes these treats silky smooth and creamy. No one would ever know they are so easy to make! Looking for more truffle recipes? Try No-Bake Chocolate Truffles with Cookie Crumbs & Cream Cheese, White Chocolate Truffles, and No Bake Coconut Balls.
Full-fat coconut milk or a blend of coconut milk and coconut cream are an ideal substitute for heavy cream. The truffles in this photo are made from canned coconut milk; I recommend choosing a brand that is in a container that doesn't contain BPA.
What enhances truffle flavor? ›
Truffles and Olives/Olive Oil
The fruity, slightly bitter taste of olives and olive oil beautifully complements the umami-rich flavor of truffles. Drizzle truffle-infused olive oil over an olive tapenade for an extra depth of flavor.
What should you not mix with lemon juice? ›
But lemon juice is not safe to use on all surfaces and fabrics and, critically, it should never be mixed with chlorine bleach, nor with products that contain bleach, as the combination creates dangerous toxic fumes.
What does lemon juice and baking soda do when you drink it? ›
Excess stomach acid can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as heartburn, vomiting, and indigestion. Many people with excess stomach acid take over-the-counter (OTC) antacids to relieve their symptoms. Consuming baking soda and lemon juice together may also neutralize stomach acid in a similar fashion as an antacid.
What happens if you mix lemon juice and baking soda? ›
When a baking soda is mixed with the lemon juice then Carbon dioxide ( ) gas is released in the form of bubbles. As the chemical composition of the substance is getting changed and as the new product is formed by the mixing. Therefore, it is a Chemical change.
Do homemade truffles go bad? ›
Filled chocolates, such as truffles, keep for about three to four months (unless they're full of preservatives).
Do you need to refrigerate homemade truffles? ›
Keep truffles in a cool, dark place and keep them dry. Because truffles are generally a much softer consistency than tempered chocolate, it's more likely that you will need to put them in the fridge in warm weather. As with tempered chocolate, make sure the truffles are well wrapped and in an airtight container.
How do you know if truffles have gone bad? ›
Fresh truffles should be firm, not spongey. Over time, they will gradually soften a little and there is nothing wrong with them at this point. But the carbohydrate within the truffle is breaking down, releasing moisture, and therefore, the precious aroma. If they become squidgy and wet – they have perished.
Do truffles go bad in the fridge? ›
Short Term Storage If you're looking to savor your fresh truffle for 1-3 weeks, then your best bet is to chill it, carefully, in the fridge. Make sure that its clean and dry—dirt plays no role in conserving freshness and flavor. Fill a container with dry rice and keep your truffle submerged in the rice.
