Description

Delightfully tangy and creamy lemon truffles featuring a smooth blend of cream cheese or coconut butter, lemon zest, and powdered sweetener. These bite-sized treats can be optionally coated with white chocolate or melted coconut butter for an elegant finish. Perfect as a refreshing dessert or a zesty snack, they offer a balance of sweetness and citrus flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

Truffle Base

4 oz cream cheese or coconut butter, softened
2 tbsp butter or additional coconut butter, softened
3 tbsp powdered sugar or powdered erythritol
Zest of 1 lemon
1 drop natural yellow food coloring or pinch turmeric (optional)

Coating (Optional)

3 oz white chocolate chips or coconut butter, melted

Instructions

Prepare the Mixture: In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese (or coconut butter), softened butter (or additional coconut butter), powdered sweetener, and lemon zest until completely smooth. Add the food coloring or turmeric if you wish to enhance the yellow color.
Chill the Mixture: Spread the lemon mixture into a shallow container and freeze for 10-15 minutes until just firm enough to scoop, or place the entire mixing bowl in the refrigerator to chill until firm but scoopable.
Scoop the Truffles: Using a mini cookie scoop, portion out small balls of the lemon mixture onto a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet.
Freeze Until Firm: Freeze the scooped lemon balls for 30 minutes until completely firm and able to hold their shape.
Optional Coating: If desired, dip or roll the firm truffles in melted white chocolate chips or melted coconut butter to coat them. Place back on parchment to allow the coating to set completely.
Presentation: For an attractive presentation, once the coating has fully set, cut each truffle in half before serving.
Storage: Refrigerate leftover lemon truffles in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze them for 2-3 months to enjoy later.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, use coconut butter in place of cream cheese and butter.
Powdered erythritol is a great low-calorie sweetener alternative to powdered sugar.
Use fresh lemon zest for the best citrus flavor.
The optional yellow coloring or turmeric is purely for visual appeal and can be omitted.
Ensure truffles are well frozen before dipping to avoid melting the coating.
Store truffles in airtight containers to maintain freshness and prevent odor absorption.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Lemon Truffles, No-Bake Lemon Dessert, Cream Cheese Truffles, Coconut Butter Truffles, Easy Lemon Treats, Low Calorie Sweets