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No-Bake Lemon Truffles
Humaira ilyas

No-Bake Lemon Truffles Recipe

These No-Bake Lemon Truffles are bright, creamy, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor.Made with simple ingredients, they come together quickly with no oven required.Perfect for spring gatherings, tea parties, or an easy make-ahead dessert.Soft, sweet, and coated in powdered sugar for the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 18
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups finely crushed vanilla wafer cookies
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup powdered sugar for rolling

Method
 

  1. Crush vanilla wafers into fine crumbs using a food processor.
  2. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  3. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract and mix well.
  4. Stir in cookie crumbs until fully combined into a soft dough.
  5. Chill mixture for 30 minutes to firm up.
  6. Roll into small bite-sized balls.
  7. Coat each truffle in powdered sugar.
  8. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

  • For extra lemon flavor, add additional zest.
  • You can roll truffles in shredded coconut instead of powdered sugar.
  • Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw before serving.

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