Lemon Truffles
INGREDIENTS
1 cup white chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter
Zest of 1 lemon
3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
1/2 tsp lemon extract
2-3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
1/4 cup powdered sugar
DIRECTIONS
Step1
Place the white chocolate chips in a medium mixing bowl and set them aside. n a small saucepan, melt the butter with the lemon zest. Stir in the heavy cream and scald (bring just before boiling) the mixture.
Step2
Pour the cream mixture through a fine-mesh sieve over the white chocolate chips. Add the lemon extract and optional food coloring, then stir until the mixture is smooth.
Step3
Cover and refrigerate the chocolate chip mixture until the mixture is firm enough to handle, about 30 minutes.
Step4
Scoop heaping teaspoonfuls of the chocolate chip mixture and form into balls. Roll the balls in the powdered sugar. Refrigerate the truffles for at least 30 minutes before enjoying them.