Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups vanilla wafer crumbs (or graham cracker crumbs)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (melted)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar, plus more for rolling
- Pinch of salt
- Optional coating: powdered sugar, shredded coconut, or white chocolate drizzle
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter. Use a hand mixer or spoon to blend until smooth and creamy. This step creates the luscious base that will hold your truffles together.
Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Make sure the ingredients are well incorporated, creating a vibrant and zesty mixture that sets the citrusy tone for your truffles.
Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth. Let it cool for about a minute, then stir it into the cream cheese mixture. The chocolate will help firm up the mixture and add richness.
Fold in the vanilla wafer or graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix until everything comes together into a thick, pliable dough. If the dough is too soft, add a little more powdered sugar or crumbs, one tablespoon at a time.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 hours, or until the mixture is firm enough to handle. Chilling is key to making the dough easy to roll into balls without sticking.
Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to portion the dough, then roll into smooth balls with your hands. Place them on the prepared sheet.
Roll each truffle in powdered sugar, shredded coconut, or drizzle with melted white chocolate for a decorative finish. Once coated, refrigerate for another 30 minutes before serving. These truffles are best served chilled and stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Americans
Nutrition
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
Keywords: Easy No-Bake Lemon Truffles Recipe