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White Chocolate Lemon Truffles

Published: Feb 19, 2021 · Modified: Mar 20, 2023 by Emma · This post may contain affiliate links, which can earn us a commission.

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Have you ever wanted to eat a whole jar of lemon curd?  Enjoy the amazing flavor of lemon curd by trying our white chocolate lemon truffles.

Want to try more truffle flavors? Enjoy our delicious Strawberry Truffles, Raspberry Truffles, and the mouthwatering Coconut Truffles.

lemon truffles on a piece of wax paper

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Ingredients

glass bowls of ingredients for lemon truffles

These easy lemon truffles require only a few ingredients!  If you're a home baker, you may already have a lot of these ingredients in your pantry.

  • Chocolate: make sure to use chopped baking bars rather than chips, as white chocolate chips contain stabilizers that can ruin a ganache.
  • Cream: use heavy whipping cream, which has a higher fat content than regular whipping cream.  Do not use half-and-half, as it is too watery.
  • Butter: a tablespoon of unsalted butter adds extra richness, thins out the ganache, and encourages the ganache to set well in the fridge.
  • Lemon Extract: use real extract, not artificial, for extra flavor.
  • Lemon Zest: this is an easy and subtle way to add a burst of fresh flavor.

See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make

mixing up the truffle filling in a bowl
  1. Finely chop the white chocolate bars with a sharp knife, then heat the cream and add the butter, stirring until it's melted.
  2. Add the white chocolate and stir until it is fully melted and smooth. Add the lemon extract, zest, and the yellow food dye.
chilling and rolling lemon truffles

3. Chill uncovered until firm and scoopable, about 2 hours.

4. Drop teaspoon-sized blobs of the chilled ganache mixture onto a wax paper-lined cookie sheet.

lemon truffles rolled in icing sugar and served

5. Roll each ball in icing sugar and roll it between your palms to shape it into a round truffle.

6. Enjoy these delicious lemon truffles right away or store in the fridge.

Recipe FAQs

What do lemon truffles taste like?

These lemon truffles have a delightfully creamy texture with a refreshing flavor, and a hint of sweetness from the powdered sugar coating.  They remind me of eating a spoonful of lemon curd!  Even white chocolate haters will enjoy these, as they don't taste like white chocolate at all; the lemon flavor is dominant.

What makes a truffle a truffle?

If you're thinking that truffles are only that expensive fungus, think again!  Truffles are a bite-sized chocolate dessert made from ganache, a mixture of melted chocolate and cream that's been chilled and rolled into balls.  They can be made with any kind of chocolate, and can be made in many different flavors.

How many calories are in these?

Fortunately, these treats are quite dainty, so they're low in calories.  Each one only contains 71 calories, 4.8g of fat, 7.1g of carbs, and 7g of sugar.

Serve

Enjoy these lemon truffles anytime as a snack or dessert! If you're looking for other delicious lemon desserts to serve along with these truffles, here's some great ideas. You'll love these lemon scones with their tangy glaze, beautiful layered lemon poppy seed cake, individually portioned lemon pudding cakes, or this quick and easy lemon blueberry mug cake.

    Store

    Leftovers: Store sealed in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

    Freezing: These truffles can easily be frozen. Seal them in a zip-top freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. I recommend separating layers of truffles with parchment or wax paper to prevent sticking.

    Make sure to defrost them at room temperature, not in the microwave. The microwave's heat is too intense, and will cause them to melt rather than defrost.

    Expert Tips

    • Be sure to use high quality baking bars, not chips, for the ganache.  The stabilizers in chips will cause the ganache to be too thick.
    • Don't skip the lemon extract; it's the main way that these truffles get their lemon flavor.  Use a real extract, not an artificial one, to prevent the truffles from tasting fake.
    • Adding the lemon zest will provide an extra burst of fresh flavor.
    • Don't want to add food coloring?  Simply leave it out, or substitute with a couple pinches of turmeric or an all-natural food dye.
    • Sticky ganache?  Chill it a little longer, or roll them in more icing sugar.

    Other Candy Recipes You'll Love

    • White Chocolate Strawberry Truffles
    • Easy Coffee Truffles
    • Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffles
    • Coconut Truffles Recipe

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    Recipe

    stack of lemon truffles on wax paper

    White Chocolate Lemon Truffles

    These easy white chocolate lemon truffles are a tasty dessert that everyone will love!  They have the refreshing flavor of lemon curd all in one bite-sized treat.  Make these truffles for the holidays, and they’ll be gone in a flash!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Candy, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 25 truffles
    Calories: 69kcal
    Author: Brooke & Emma

    Ingredients
     

    • 8 ounces good-quality white chocolate, chopped
    • ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • ½ teaspoon lemon extract
    • 1/16 teaspoon yellow gel food coloring
    • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, from 1 lemon
    • ¼ cup icing sugar

    Instructions

    • Finely chop the white chocolate bars with a sharp knife.  Rinse, dry, and zest the lemon with a microplane.
    • Fill a 2-quart saucepan with two inches of water and bring to a gentle simmer.  Pour the cream into a heatproof bowl and set it over the simmering water.  Heat the cream until it reaches about 110-115 F, then whisk in the butter until it’s fully melted.
    • Remove the cream mixture from the heat and add the chopped white chocolate and stir until it is fully melted. Then stir in the lemon zest, lemon extract, and enough yellow food coloring to tint the mixture a lemon color.
    • Chill uncovered for 2 hours, or until the mixture is firm enough to scoop.
    • Scoop the chilled ganache mixture into rounded teaspoon-sized balls, each one weighing about 12g.  Roll the balls in icing sugar, placing them on a parchment or wax paper-lined cookie sheet as you go.
    • Enjoy the truffles right away or store in the fridge.

    Notes

    • Be sure to use high quality baking bars, not chips, for the ganache.  The stabilizers in chips will cause the ganache to be too thick.
    • Don't skip the lemon extract; it's the main way that these truffles get their lemon flavor.  Use a real extract, not an artificial one, to prevent the truffles from tasting fake.
    • Adding the lemon zest will provide an extra burst of fresh flavor.
    • Don't want to add food coloring?  Simply leave it out, or substitute with a couple pinches of turmeric or an all-natural food dye.
    • Sticky ganache?  Chill it a little longer, or roll them in more icing sugar.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1truffleCalories: 69kcal (3%)Carbohydrates: 7g (2%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 5g (8%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mg (2%)Sodium: 9mgPotassium: 29mg (1%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 7g (8%)Vitamin A: 64IU (1%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 21mg (2%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

    Serving sizes and nutritional information are only an estimate and may vary from your results.

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    Comments

    1. Alex

      February 19, 2021 at 3:47 pm

      5 stars
      This is creamy, delicious treat! The truffles are soft, and the icing sugar adds a light touch of sweetness.

      Reply
      • Emma

        February 19, 2021 at 3:49 pm

        Glad you enjoyed the truffles, Alex!

        Reply
    2. Beth

      February 19, 2021 at 3:46 pm

      5 stars
      These soft truffles look wonderfully springy and smell divine. They taste like lemon, and I especially enjoy the zest inside. These creamy truffles are the perfect tangy treat.

      Reply
      • Emma

        February 19, 2021 at 3:49 pm

        I'm glad you enjoyed the truffles, Beth!

        Reply

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