Description
These Key Lime Truffles combine creamy white chocolate with fresh lime zest and juice, creating a delightful dessert with a perfect balance of citrus tang and sweetness. Rolled in crushed graham crackers, they offer a smooth texture with a crunchy coating, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Base
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tbsp lime zest
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
Coating
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- Combine Cream and Lime Zest: Using a medium pot over medium heat, combine the heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, and lime zest to start infusing the lime flavor into the cream mixture.
- Simmer Mixture: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the ingredients to meld and the lime zest to release its aromatic oils.
- Steep Lime Zest: Remove the pot from heat and let it sit for 30 minutes so the lime zest can steep thoroughly in the cream for a strong lime taste. After steeping, return the pot to the stove and bring the mixture back to a simmer.
- Add Chocolate and Butter: Whisk in the white chocolate chips, softened butter, and lime juice until the mixture becomes smooth and well combined, forming a rich truffle base.
- Chill Mixture: Pour the truffle base into a bowl, cover with cling wrap, and refrigerate until firm, which will make it easier to shape into truffles.
- Shape Truffles: Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of the chilled mixture and roll each into a smooth ball by hand.
- Coat with Graham Crackers: Roll each truffle ball in the crushed graham crackers to coat thoroughly, adding a crunchy texture to the outside.
- Repeat: Continue scooping, rolling, and coating until all the truffle mixture is used.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the finished truffles on a serving platter and enjoy these tangy, sweet treats.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh lime zest and juice to enhance the citrus flavor.
- Make sure the truffle mixture is well chilled before shaping to avoid sticky hands.
- Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 5 days for optimal freshness.
- You can substitute graham cracker crumbs with crushed digestive biscuits for a different variation.
- Wear disposable gloves when rolling truffles to keep them neat and avoid melting from hand heat.
