Description
Delightful Key Lime Truffles with a tangy lime and rich white chocolate filling, coated in graham cracker crumbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.25 cup heavy whipping cream
- 0.25 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 4 tablespoons lime zest
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and lime juice until smooth.
- Melt the White Chocolate: In a separate bowl, melt the white chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir the softened butter into the melted chocolate until fully mixed.
- Add Lime Zest: Fold in the lime zest into the chocolate mixture.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the creamy mixture to the melted chocolate, stirring continuously until well combined.
- Incorporate Graham Crackers: Stir in the crushed graham crackers until evenly distributed.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Shape the Truffles: Scoop portions of the mixture and roll into balls, placing them on a lined baking sheet.
Notes
Use fresh limes for the best flavor. Truffles can be dipped in chocolate for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: truffles, dessert, key lime, chocolate, easy recipes