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White Chocolate Lemon Truffles (No-Bake)

A creamy and refreshing no-bake lemon truffle recipe made with crushed cookies, cream cheese, and fresh lemon zest, coated in smooth white chocolate. These bite-sized treats are easy to make, rich, and perfect for any sweet craving or special occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 20 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Américaine
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the filling:
  • 1 ½ cups crushed vanilla cookies or graham crackers
  • 4 oz 113g cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp butter softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • For coating:
  • 200 –250g white chocolate chips or bars
  • 1 tsp coconut oil optional, for smoother melting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or spoon
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave or double boiler
  • Fork or dipping tool

Method
 

  1. Make the filling
  2. In a bowl, mix cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  3. Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
  4. Mix until creamy.
  5. Fold in crushed cookies until a soft dough forms.
  6. Shape
  7. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture.
  8. Roll into smooth balls.
  9. Place on a lined tray.
  10. Chill
  11. Refrigerate for 30–45 minutes (or freeze 15–20 min).
  12. 👉 This step is crucial so they don’t fall apart when dipping.
  13. Melt chocolate
  14. Melt white chocolate in short bursts (microwave) or over a double boiler.
  15. Stir until smooth. Add coconut oil if needed.
  16. Coat
  17. Dip each ball into melted chocolate.
  18. Let excess drip off, then place back on tray.
  19. Decorate
  20. Drizzle extra white chocolate on top (like in your image).
  21. Optional: sprinkle extra lemon zest.
  22. Set
  23. Chill again for 15–20 minutes until coating hardens.

Notes

  • If mixture is too soft → add more crushed cookies.
  • If too dry → add a little more cream cheese.
  • Use high-quality white chocolate for smooth coating (cheap ones crack).
  • Keep truffles cold while dipping.