Description
Lemon Cheesecake Truffles are the ultimate bite-sized dessert, bursting with zesty lemon flavor and a creamy texture that melts in your mouth. These delightful treats combine sweet and tart elements, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or craving a refreshing snack, these truffles are sure to impress! With easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, you can whip up this citrusy delight in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 8 oz white chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by clearing the kitchen counter and gathering all ingredients.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth using an electric mixer.
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar until well combined; taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Chill the mixture for 30 minutes until firm enough to scoop. Use a cookie scoop to form small balls.
- While chilling, melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Dip each truffle into melted chocolate using forks or toothpicks, then roll in graham cracker crumbs before placing on parchment paper to set.
- Allow truffles to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor variety, try substituting lemon zest with orange or lime zest. Roll your truffles in crushed nuts or toasted coconut for extra texture.