Quick Description
Tangy, sweet, and creamy lemon truffles that require no baking. These melt-in-your-mouth little balls are rolled in powdered sugar (or shredded coconut) and perfect for dessert trays, tea parties, or a refreshing high-protein snack (if adapted with cottage cheese or protein powder).
Servings & Timing
- Servings: ~20 bite-sized balls
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients List
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk (or Greek yogurt / blended cottage cheese for a lighter version)
- 1 ½ cups crushed vanilla cookies or graham crackers (or almond flour for low-carb)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Optional:
- 2 tablespoons protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- ¼ cup shredded coconut for coating
Instructions
- Prepare Base
- In a mixing bowl, combine condensed milk, butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients
- Stir in crushed cookies/graham crackers (or almond flour). Mix until a thick dough forms.
- Serve or Store
- Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Additional Notes
- For extra tang, add a few drops of lemon extract.
- For sweeter truffles, drizzle with white chocolate.
- To keep them firmer, store in freezer and thaw slightly before serving.
Dietary Info
- Vegetarian
- Can be made High-Protein with protein powder or cottage cheese.
- Can be made Keto/Low-Carb with almond flour + sugar-free sweetener.
Variations
- Chocolate-Lemon Bites: Dip in melted dark chocolate.
- Protein Energy Balls: Add protein powder and roll in chia/flax seeds.
- Coconut-Lemon Bites: Mix shredded coconut into the dough.
Storage & Make-Ahead
- Store in the fridge up to 7 days.
- Freeze up to 2 months; thaw before eating.
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These Lemon Bliss Balls are the perfect balance of tart and sweet, creamy and chewy. Make a batch for your next gathering — they’ll disappear fast!
