Lemon Truffles

Lemon truffles are fresh and delicious little sweets, ideal for concluding a meal or accompanying an afternoon tea. Here’s how to prepare them:

Ingredients

• 200 g of dry biscuits (such as Digestive or Oro Saiwa)
• 100 g of powdered sugar
• 100 g of soft butter
• Grated zest of 1 organic lemon
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Grated coconut or other for coating (powdered sugar, grated white chocolate, etc.)

Preparation

1. Start by finely chopping the dry biscuits using a mixer until you obtain a fine powder.
2. In a bowl, combine the soft butter with the powdered sugar and work the two ingredients until you obtain a homogeneous cream.
3. Add the grated lemon zest and the juice, making sure to strain it to prevent the seeds from passing through. Mix all the ingredients well until they are well combined.
4. Incorporate the chopped biscuits into the butter and lemon cream and mix until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
5. Place the mixture in the fridge for about 30 minutes, so that it hardens slightly and is easier to work with.
6. After the mixture has cooled, take small portions of the dough and form balls with your hands.
7. Roll each truffle in the grated coconut or chosen coating until completely covered.
8. Arrange the truffles on a tray and place them in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

Curiosities

Lemon truffles are inspired by classic cocoa sweets, but with a citrusy touch that is particularly appreciated especially in the warmer months for its freshness. In Italy, citrus fruits are often experimented with in pastry, especially in regions like Sicily and Campania, where lemon production is abundant and of high quality.

I hope you like this recipe and let yourself be won over by the fresh and sweet flavor of the lemon truffles!