Lemon Truffles
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Recipe type: Dessert
Makes: 20 truffles
 
No-bake white chocolate lemon truffles are a refreshing change of pace for the holidays. Make this sparkly treat for your New Year’s Eve festivities!
Ingredients
  • 79 milliliters (1/3 cup) heavy whipping cream
  • 1g lemon zest (~1 lemon)
  • 142g chopped white chocolate
  • 57g (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
  • 10 milliliters (2 teaspoons) lemon juice (~1/3 lemon)
  • ½ cup shimmering sprinkles
Instructions
  1. Combine heavy whipping cream and lemon zest in a small heavy-duty saucepan; heat over low-medium heat
  2. Bring to a light rolling boil then remove from heat; immediately pour through a mesh strainer over chocolate and whisk until smooth
  3. Whisk mixture until chocolate is completely melted; whisk in butter and lemon juice until smooth
  4. Chill mixture in refrigerator for at least two hours or overnight
  5. Once firm, use a small or cookie dough scoop to form small ball-shaped truffles; they will be slightly soft and sticky; freeze for fifteen minutes to set
  6. Once set, roll truffles in topping and store in an airtight container in refrigerator until ready to eat
  7. Bring to room temperature before serving
Notes
Adapted from these white chocolate truffles
Recipe by Keep It Sweet Desserts at http://www.keepitsweetdesserts.com/lemon-truffles/