Lemon Truffles: Bright, Creamy No-Bake Delight Recipe
Bright, creamy, and tangy no-bake lemon truffles that deliver a refreshing sweet treat packed with lemon flavor and a smooth texture. Perfect for a quick dessert or snack without turning on the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 15–20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert / No-Bake / Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 ½ cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies or graham crackers
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Optional for Coating or Garnish:
- Powdered sugar
- Crushed cookies
- White chocolate drizzle
- Coconut flakes
Instructions
- Crush the Cookies: Place vanilla wafers or graham crackers in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. If you don’t have a food processor, add the cookies to a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the crushed cookies, sweetened condensed milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir until fully combined. The mixture should be thick but slightly sticky.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mixture for 30–45 minutes. This makes it easier to roll into balls.
- Shape the Truffles: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into balls using your hands. If the mixture is too sticky, lightly dust your hands with powdered sugar or cornstarch.
- Coat and Serve: Roll each ball in your desired coating—powdered sugar, more crushed cookies, or coconut flakes. Place on a parchment-lined tray and chill for an additional 15–30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Chill before rolling – A short chill time firms the dough and makes shaping easier.
- Use fresh lemon juice – Bottled juice won’t give you the same brightness.
- Zest before juicing – It’s much easier and preserves the fragrant oils.
- Don’t overmix – Once the mixture is well combined, stop to avoid making it too wet.
Keywords: lemon truffles, no bake desserts, lemon candy, sweetened condensed milk desserts, quick lemon treats
