Zesty Lemon Truffles: 3-Ingredient No-Bake Bliss

Delight in these Lemon Truffles—an easy, gluten-free, no-bake dessert made with just 3 ingredients that bring joy to every gathering.

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Prep Time 10

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 12 truffles

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Truffles

8 oz Cream Cheese Or use coconut butter for vegan option.
4 tbsp Butter Or additional coconut butter for dairy-free.
2 cup Powdered Sugar Or use erythritol for sugar-free.
1 pcs Lemon Zest Use fresh zest for best flavor.

Optional Coating

1 cup White Chocolate Chips For coating; omit for sugar-free.
1 tsp Natural Food Coloring Or use turmeric for color.

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
hand mixer
Zester
Parchment Paper
Airtight Container

Method

Preparation Steps

Prep Ingredients: Bring cream cheese and butter to room temperature for about 15 minutes.
Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and lemon zest. Blend until smooth, about 3-5 minutes.
Shape Truffles: Scoop mixture into small balls or spread into a shallow container, freeze for 15 minutes to firm.
Chill: Refrigerate shaped truffles for 30 minutes or freeze for about 15 minutes until firm.
Optional Coating: Melt white chocolate or coconut butter, dip each truffle and set them on parchment for coating to harden.
Serve & Store: Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store any leftover truffles in an airtight container; they can also be frozen for up to 2-3 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.

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