Ingredients & Their Roles
Understanding each ingredient’s purpose ensures your truffles are both visually appealing and delectably smooth.
- Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice (2 tablespoons): The star of the truffles, providing zesty brightness that balances the rich, sweet chocolate. Always use fresh juice for the most vibrant flavor.
- White Chocolate Chips (1 cup): Creates the creamy, luscious base of the truffle. High-quality white chocolate melts smoothly, ensuring a silky consistency without graininess.
- Heavy Cream (1/4 cup): Adds richness and moisture, allowing the chocolate to form a smooth ganache-like texture. The cream also softens the chocolate, making the truffles tender yet stable.
- Unsalted Butter (2 tablespoons): Contributes to the creamy texture and adds a subtle richness, enhancing the overall mouthfeel. Butter also helps the mixture set slightly firmer, making it easier to roll into balls later.
- Lemon Zest (from 2 lemons): Infuses concentrated citrus aroma and flavor without adding extra liquid. Zest complements the lemon juice, giving each truffle a pronounced lemon note that feels fresh and fragrant.
- Powdered Sugar (2 cups): Sweetens and stabilizes the truffles while giving them a smooth finish. Powdered sugar ensures the mixture is pliable for shaping without being gritty.
- Yellow Food Coloring (optional, a few drops): Enhances visual appeal by giving truffles a vibrant, sunny color. It’s purely decorative but adds to the presentation, especially for parties or gifts.
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