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With summer in full swing, the craving for fresh and light desserts starts to grow. No-bake lemon truffles are the perfect solution to satisfy your sweet tooth without spending hours in the kitchen. In just 5 minutes, you can prepare these delightful treats that will win everyone over. Perfect as a post-dinner dessert, for a picnic, or simply as a sweet pick-me-up during the day, these truffles are fresh, light, and absolutely irresistible. Let’s find out how to make them!
1. Ingredients You’ll Need
To make these no-bake lemon truffles, you only need a few simple but high-quality ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
1.1. Basic Ingredients
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200 g of plain biscuits (like digestive or butter cookies)
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100 g of ricotta or mascarpone
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80 g of powdered sugar
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Juice and zest of 1 lemon
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Grated coconut (for coating)
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A pinch of salt
1.2. Tools Required
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Blender or food processor
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Mixing bowl
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Spoon for portioning
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Parchment paper (optional, for placing the truffles)
2. How to Prepare the Lemon Truffles
2.1. Step 1: Crush the Biscuits
Place the biscuits in a blender or food processor and blend until they become a fine powder. If you don’t have a blender, place the biscuits in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
2.2. Step 2: Mix the Ingredients
In a bowl, combine the crushed biscuits, ricotta or mascarpone, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.
Mix everything well using a spoon or spatula until smooth and combined. If the mixture feels too dry, add a little more lemon juice.
2.3. Step 3: Shape the Truffles
Take small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls about the size of a walnut. Try to make them uniform for a consistent result.
2.4. Step 4: Coat the Truffles
Roll each ball in grated coconut until fully coated. This adds both flavor and a nice visual touch.
2.5. Step 5: Chill
Place the truffles on a tray or plate lined with parchment paper, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps them firm up properly.
3. Lemon Truffle Variations
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