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Key Lime Pie Truffles

Deliciously creamy and tangy key lime pie truffles coated in white chocolate, perfect for a sweet treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Truffle Base
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup key lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp lime zest fresh
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
Coating
  • 12 oz white chocolate chopped or chips

Method
 

Prepare Truffle Mixture
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar, key lime juice, and lime zest. Mix until well combined.
  3. Fold in the graham cracker crumbs until fully incorporated.
  4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
Form and Coat Truffles
  1. Using a cookie scoop, portion out the chilled mixture and roll into balls.
  2. Place the truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler until smooth.
  4. Dip each truffle into the melted white chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
  5. Return the coated truffles to the baking sheet and let them set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mg

Notes

For an extra touch, sprinkle some additional lime zest on top of the truffles before they set.

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