Description
These delightful Lemon Truffles are a refreshing dairy-free treat with zesty lemon flavor and a creamy coconut base, coated in luscious melted white chocolate. Perfect for a light, tangy dessert or snack, these truffles are simple to make and set effortlessly in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup sweetened condensed coconut milk
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 organic lemons)
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup dairy-free white chocolate chips
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1 tsp agar-agar powder
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the sweetened condensed coconut milk, lemon zest, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended to create the flavorful lemon base.
- Melt White Chocolate: Place the dairy-free white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 20-second increments, stirring after each interval until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. This will be used later for coating the truffles.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut flour and agar-agar powder thoroughly to ensure they are well blended.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually add the coconut flour and agar mixture into the lemon and condensed coconut milk blend, stirring continuously until a homogeneous mixture forms with no lumps.
- Chill Mixture: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for about one hour. This will allow the agar and coconut flour to firm up the truffle base, making it easier to shape.
- Form Truffle Balls: After chilling, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll them between your palms to create smooth, round balls.
- Coat with White Chocolate: Dip each truffle ball into the melted dairy-free white chocolate, ensuring an even coat completely covers each truffle. Place the coated truffles on parchment paper to let the chocolate set and harden.
Notes
- Use organic lemons to avoid any bitterness from the zest and ensure natural flavor.
- The agar-agar acts as a vegan gelatin substitute, helping the truffles firm up without refrigeration for a long time.
- Refrigerate the truffles after coating to help the chocolate shell set quickly and keep the truffles fresh.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- If you prefer, substitute dairy-free white chocolate chips with vegan white chocolate bars.
