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Lemon Truffles

Lemon Truffles

Lemon Truffles are a refreshing dessert combining condensed milk and zesty lemon, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 truffles
Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • large bowl
  • zip-top bag
  • Rolling Pin
  • parchment paper

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz
  • 2.5 cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies or graham crackers
  • 1 zest of lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Optional Coating or Garnish

  • powdered sugar for coating
  • crushed cookies for coating
  • white chocolate drizzle
  • coconut flakes for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Crush the Cookies: Place vanilla wafers or graham crackers in a food processor and pulse until finely ground.
  • Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the crushed cookies, sweetened condensed milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir until fully combined.
  • Chill: Refrigerate the mixture for 30–45 minutes.
  • Shape the Truffles: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into balls using your hands.
  • Coat and Serve: Roll each ball in your desired coating and chill for an additional 15–30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Chilling the mixture helps in rolling the truffles more easily. Feel free to experiment with different coatings for variation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 30mgSugar: 9gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Easy Recipe, Lemon Truffles, no bake dessert, Party Dessert, Sweet Treat, Vegetarian
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