White Chocolate Limoncello Truffles Recipe
Delight in these luscious White Chocolate Limoncello Truffles, a creamy and zesty treat combining the sweetness of white chocolate and condensed milk with the bright citrus flavor of lemon zest and limoncello. Perfectly coated in confectioner’s sugar, these no-bake truffles offer a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a subtle alcoholic kick, making them an impressive dessert or gift for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 18 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 36 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Base
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon limoncello
- Zest of 1 whole lemon
- Yellow food colouring (optional)
Coating
- 3 cups confectioner’s sugar, divided
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: Add the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and yellow food colouring (if using) into a microwave-safe bowl.
- Heat and stir: Heat the mixture in the microwave in 30-second increments at half power, stirring thoroughly after each increment, until the mixture is creamy and smooth without lumps.
- Add flavorings: Stir in the lemon zest, limoncello, and two cups of the confectioner’s sugar until fully incorporated. For an alcohol-free version, substitute limoncello with 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract.
- Chill mixture: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for 2 hours to allow it to firm up for easier handling.
- Prepare coating and workspace: After chilling, pour the remaining 1 cup of confectioner’s sugar into a shallow bowl. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to place the truffles on.
- Form truffles: Using a heaping teaspoon, scoop the chilled mixture and roll it between your hands to form smooth balls.
- Coat truffles: Roll each ball evenly in the confectioner’s sugar until fully coated.
- Arrange truffles: Place the coated truffles on the parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Final chill: Refrigerate the baking sheet with truffles for another hour to allow them to set completely.
- Store: Once set, transfer the truffles to a food-safe container with a lid and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
- For an alcohol-free version, replace limoncello with 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract.
- Using a heaping teaspoon helps keep truffle sizes consistent.
- Yellow food colouring is optional and only for visual appeal.
- Store truffles refrigerated to maintain their texture and freshness.
- These truffles can be made up to 3 days in advance and kept chilled.
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