No Bake Lemon Truffles
Quick, creamy, and zesty No Bake Lemon Truffles made with cream cheese, lemon zest, and graham cracker crumbs, perfect for gatherings or as a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup lemon zest Freshly grated for best flavor
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs Can substitute with crushed vanilla wafers
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional) For added sweetness
Coating (optional)
- as needed shredded coconut For coating
- as needed crushed nuts For coating
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, lemon zest, powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
- If using, fold in white chocolate chips gently.
Chilling
- Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
Rolling
- Remove the mixture from the fridge and roll into bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
Coating
- Roll the truffles in shredded coconut or crushed nuts until well-coated.
Final Chilling
- Place the coated truffles on a tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Store truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Can be frozen if separated with parchment paper.