Description
Experience a burst of sunshine in every bite with these delightful Lemon Cheesecake Truffles. Combining rich cream cheese with zesty lemon flavor, all enveloped in a smooth chocolate coating, these truffles are perfect for any occasion. Easy to make ahead of time, they’re sure to impress your friends and family, making them a must-try dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz melting chocolate (dark or milk)
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar while mixing until well combined.
- Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake mixture for about 30 minutes until firm enough to handle.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of the chilled mixture into balls.
- Melt the chocolate according to package instructions until smooth.
- Dip each ball into melted chocolate using a fork, allowing excess to drip off before placing on parchment paper. Sprinkle crushed graham crackers on top before chocolate hardens.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg