Description
Delightful key lime truffles combining zesty lime flavor and silky smooth chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice
- 2 teaspoons key lime zest
- 8 oz white chocolate
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace with all ingredients ready.
- In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Incorporate key lime juice and zest, mix until well combined.
- Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring after each interval.
- Allow melted chocolate to cool slightly, then mix it with the cream cheese mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for about an hour.
- Scoop and shape the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Roll truffles in cocoa powder or your choice of coating.
- Chill again for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute cream cheese with a plant-based alternative and use dairy-free chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: key lime, truffles, dessert, easy dessert, chocolate
