Easy Lemon Truffle Recipe (2024)

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This Quick and Easy Lemon Truffle Recipe is a delicious dessert treat that also makes a lovely, semi-homemade hostess gift.

Easy Lemon Truffle Recipe (1) I love cake mix hacks, and this is by far one of my favorite. Using a simple lemon cake mix, you can create this truffle recipe in minutes. That means you have a perfect last-minute dessert that everyone will be crazy about!

Who doesn’t love a treat that is quick and easy to make? When it comes to dessert options, a truffle recipe always seemed daunting. This one totally changed how I view making truffles. This is literally 5 simple steps with only 5 ingredients. I can make this Easy Lemon Truffle Recipe in under 15 minutes!

You can use freshly squeezed lemon juice or packaged lemon juice if you do not have any lemons on hand. If you have fresh lemon, then grate some of the rind and add some fresh lemon zest. You can use regular granulated sugar to coat the lemon truffles, or you can use yellow sugar sprinkles.

How to Pasteurize Flour or Cake Mix:

There have been concerns about consuming raw flour. To pasteurize the cake mix, spread the cake mix on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes.

Easy Lemon Truffle Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 box of lemon cake mix
  • 7 tablespoonsbutter, melted (plus a few extra to butter hands)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, optional
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided (add 1/4 cup to the batter, use the remaining sugar for coating the truffles)

Directions:

1. Pour the cake mix into a large bowl and add in the melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1/4 cup of sugar. Stir to combine the ingredients.

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2. If the mixture is crumbly, add an extra tablespoon ofmelted butter at a time until the dough holds together.

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3. Pour the sugar sprinkles into a large bowl or platter. Roll the cookie dough into 2″ balls and then in the sprinkles as shown. After thelemon truffleshave been rolled in sprinkles, place in the refrigerator to set prior to serving.

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While I usually like to cook from scratch, I love that I usually have these ingredients in my pantry, but also that I can make them at the last minute for any event. I keep imagining serving these at a grown-up tea party to my girlfriends! They are so bright and fresh! What an ideal treat for a baby shower, wedding shower, or birthday party!

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Make this easy lemon truffle recipe for your family and impress them with how beautiful this dessertlooks!

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Easy Lemon Truffle Recipe

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Author: Alea

Recipe type: Dessert

Serves: 24

Ingredients

  • 1 box of lemon cake mix
  • 7 tablespoons butter, melted (plus extra to butter hands)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, optional
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar, divided (add ¼ cup to the batter, use the remaining sugar for coating the truffles)

Directions

  1. In a large bowl mix together cake mix, butter, lemon juice, and zest until the dough starts to form.
  2. Form dough into 2 inch balls.
  3. Roll in sugar sprinkles to coat.
  4. Refrigerate to set or until ready to serve.

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Brownie Truffle Bites

Dark Chocolate Truffle Hearts

Comments

  1. Heather says

    I plan to make these as Christmas gifts for work colleagues

    Reply

  2. Cathrine Collins says

    Good day, I am gluten free and in South Africa we cannot get Lemon Cake mix in a box or any other cake mix. Is there a recipe to make our own cake mix to make the truffles.

    Appreciate your help.

    Lemon truffles sound amazing.

    Reply

  3. Henrietta Glowacz says

    I don’t have an oven can a microwave be used instead of the oven in preparing the cake mix?

    Reply

  4. Maureen says

    Isn’t it raw flour in the cake mix?

    Reply

    • Alea Milham says

      Usually, it is.

      Reply

  5. Lisa says

    Can these be frozen?

    Reply

    • Alea Milham says

      Yes, they can.

      Reply

  6. Sandy Foskey says

    I just made these a few weeks ago. They are wonderful. I’m now on
    my 4th batch. I love the tartness of lemons so I’ve been adding a
    lemon glaze to them after they set. Great!

    Reply

  7. Kimberly says

    Have you tried this with chocolate cake mix?

    Reply

  8. Ts says

    Hello, I really would like to try the recipe but what I can use instead of the lemon cake mix?
    Thanks in advance!

    Reply

  9. Barbara says

    I’ve made this several times. I usually add a little more sugar because I like sweet stuff. They’re a huge hit every time! I also like that my kids help me out as little family project together.

    Reply

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Easy Lemon Truffle Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you cook truffles? ›

Avoid a lot of heat: Don't cook them too much or you will drive off much of the flavour and aroma. If using in a hot dish, such as a soup or sauce, slice or grate the truffle in just before serving or warm briefly in a little oil. Use quickly: The strength of the truffle flavour will naturally decrease over time.

Can you mix white chocolate and lemon juice? ›

chef—white chocolate + lemon are classic together. and the curd turns out this gorgeous pale yellow color. It's my go to cake filling, spread for hot biscuits and. scones, pour it into a tart shell and bake or just eat it.

How do you firm up a truffle mixture? ›

If your ganache isn't firm enough to scoop into balls, you can chill it in the fridge to harden. Or, whip it very briefly until the color just begins to lighten—about 30 seconds on medium-low with a hand mixer. Let it set again and it will firm up. Roll the truffles in cocoa powder, shaking off any excess cocoa.

What are the best truffles for cooking? ›

Black truffles are typically used in cooking more than white truffles. White truffles are best reserved for shaving over a finished dish.

Do truffles need to be cooked? ›

Black truffles are peeled and can be used raw or lightly cooked, while white truffles are just carefully wiped and cleaned and should never be cooked. They have a unique, delicate taste and are usually sliced raw directly onto the dish.

What makes truffles taste good? ›

The animals dig up the truffle, and the truffle spores become dispersed. The truffles we prefer to eat have evolved to attract swine (hence the tradition of putting pigs to work hunting them). The truth is, the truffle itself doesn't taste like much. It is the gas that gives truffles their flavor.

Why don't you cook truffles? ›

Truffles are extremely pungent, and for this reason should never be cooked as your main ingredient, but rather as a powerful accent. A modest handful of grated or shaved truffle can pack a surprisingly strong punch.

Why are truffles so expensive? ›

Pound for pound, truffle is one of the most expensive foods you can buy. The reason behind such high costs is the scarcity of the produce, truffles are seasonal, extremely difficult to grow, and take many years to cultivate. They also have a short shelf life.

What should you not mix with lemon juice? ›

But lemon juice is not safe to use on all surfaces and fabrics and, critically, it should never be mixed with chlorine bleach, nor with products that contain bleach, as the combination creates dangerous toxic fumes.

What happens if you mix lemon juice and baking soda? ›

When a baking soda is mixed with the lemon juice then Carbon dioxide ( ) gas is released in the form of bubbles. As the chemical composition of the substance is getting changed and as the new product is formed by the mixing. Therefore, it is a Chemical change.

What does lemon juice and baking soda do when you drink it? ›

Excess stomach acid can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as heartburn, vomiting, and indigestion. Many people with excess stomach acid take over-the-counter (OTC) antacids to relieve their symptoms. Consuming baking soda and lemon juice together may also neutralize stomach acid in a similar fashion as an antacid.

What if my truffle mixture is too runny? ›

If the mixture is getting too soft, put it in the fridge or freezer and let it firm up before continuing.

What is a substitute for heavy cream in truffles? ›

Full-fat coconut milk or a blend of coconut milk and coconut cream are an ideal substitute for heavy cream. The truffles in this photo are made from canned coconut milk; I recommend choosing a brand that is in a container that doesn't contain BPA.

What kind of chocolate is best for truffles? ›

Chocolate chips are great for recipes like chocolate chip cookies where we want the chips to stay mostly intact, but here want to reach for quality chocolate bars which are sold as 4 ounce bars in the baking aisle. Use milk chocolate for sweeter truffles or semi-sweet/dark chocolate for extra rich truffles.

What does truffle taste like? ›

Truffles are known for their earthy, umami-rich flavor and heady, musky aroma. Their flavor is sometimes compared to mushrooms, although truffles are more intense and complex in taste and far more fragrant. The exact profile varies by variety, season and quality, incorporating nutty, garlicky or floral notes.

Do you have to peel truffles? ›

Peel black truffles, saving the peel to flavor other dishes or to infuse olive oil, but use white truffles unpeeled. Grate truffles on a grater, or cut them into paper-thin slices, or shavings, with a vegetable peeler, a mandoline or a tool called a truffle slicer.

Can you eat truffles by themselves? ›

To eat truffles by themselves, you can simply slice them thinly and enjoy them as is, or you can shave them over a dish to enhance its flavor.

Why is truffle so expensive? ›

Pound for pound, truffle is one of the most expensive foods you can buy. The reason behind such high costs is the scarcity of the produce, truffles are seasonal, extremely difficult to grow, and take many years to cultivate. They also have a short shelf life.

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