Description
Lemon Truffles are a refreshing treat that combine the sweetness of condensed milk with the zesty flavor of lemon, creating a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Crush the Cookies: 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.
- Mix the Dough: 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.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mixture for 30–45 minutes. This makes it easier to roll into balls.
- Shape the Truffles: 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.
- Coat and Serve: 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
- Chilling the mixture helps in rolling the truffles more easily.
- Feel free to experiment with different coatings for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg