With summer in full swing, the craving for fresh and light desserts starts to grow. No-bake lemon truffles are the perfect solution to satisfy your sweet tooth without spending hours in the kitchen. In just 5 minutes, you can prepare these delightful treats that will win everyone over. Perfect as a post-dinner dessert, for a picnic, or simply as a sweet pick-me-up during the day, these truffles are fresh, light, and absolutely irresistible. Let’s find out how to make them!
1. Ingredients You’ll Need
To make these no-bake lemon truffles, you only need a few simple but high-quality ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
1.1. Basic Ingredients
200 g of plain biscuits (like digestive or butter cookies)
100 g of ricotta or mascarpone
80 g of powdered sugar
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
Grated coconut (for coating)
A pinch of salt
1.2. Tools Required
Blender or food processor
Mixing bowl
Spoon for portioning
Parchment paper (optional, for placing the truffles)
2. How to Prepare the Lemon Truffles
2.1. Step 1: Crush the Biscuits
Place the biscuits in a blender or food processor and blend until they become a fine powder. If you don’t have a blender, place the biscuits in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
2.2. Step 2: Mix the Ingredients
In a bowl, combine the crushed biscuits, ricotta or mascarpone, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.
Mix everything well using a spoon or spatula until smooth and combined. If the mixture feels too dry, add a little more lemon juice.
2.3. Step 3: Shape the Truffles
Take small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls about the size of a walnut. Try to make them uniform for a consistent result.
2.4. Step 4: Coat the Truffles
Roll each ball in grated coconut until fully coated. This adds both flavor and a nice visual touch.
2.5. Step 5: Chill
Place the truffles on a tray or plate lined with parchment paper, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps them firm up properly.
3. Lemon Truffle Variations
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