Description
There’s something incredibly refreshing about a sweet treat that requires zero baking and still delivers maximum flavor. Enter these luscious, tangy Lemon Truffles
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 ½ cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies or graham crackers
- Zest of 1 lemon + 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Optional for Coating or Garnish:
- Powdered sugar
- Crushed cookies
- White chocolate drizzle
- Coconut flakes
Instructions
Place vanilla wafers or graham crackers in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. If you don’t have a food processor, add the cookies to a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
In a large bowl, combine the crushed cookies, sweetened condensed milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir until fully combined. The mixture should be thick but slightly sticky.
Refrigerate the mixture for 30–45 minutes. This makes it easier to roll into balls.
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into balls using your hands. If the mixture is too sticky, lightly dust your hands with powdered sugar or cornstarch.
Roll each ball in your desired coating—powdered sugar, more crushed cookies, or coconut flakes. Place on a parchment-lined tray and chill for an additional 15–30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Chill before rolling – A short chill time firms the dough and makes shaping easier
- Use fresh lemon juice – Bottled juice won’t give you the same brightness
- Zest before juicing – It’s much easier and preserves the fragrant oils
- Don’t overmix – Once the mixture is well combined, stop to avoid making it too wet
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Dessert / No-Bake / Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15–20 truffles
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
Keywords: Lemon Truffles