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Delicious homemade Lemon Truffles with a citrusy flavor.

Lemon Truffles

Creamy and tangy lemon truffles that melt in your mouth, perfect for impressing guests or indulging on the couch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Truffle Mixture
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice Freshly squeezed preferred
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs Use high-quality for best flavor
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use non-expired for best results
  • 1 pinch salt
  • for dusting none extra confectioners' sugar For coating the truffles

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, graham cracker crumbs, lemon juice, lemon zest, melted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Mix until you have a glossy, cohesive dough.
  3. Shape the mixture into small balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
Chilling
  1. Refrigerate the truffles for about 30 minutes to firm up.
Coating
  1. Roll the chilled truffles in extra confectioners' sugar before serving.

Notes

Store the truffles in an airtight container in the fridge; they can last up to two weeks, though they'll likely be eaten much sooner!