Keto Lemon Truffles are a zesty & tangy dessert. Prepare these truffles with almond flour, cream cheese, butter, and Erythritol powder. They are perfect for having on a keto diet. They are a good choice for serving them at parties, as a post-dinner treat, or snack. These truffles have a perfect balance of citrus and creamy texture. Keto Lemon Truffles contain dairy. Dairy-intolerant people will have to utilize dairy-free products to prepare these truffles. This might change the texture and taste of these truffles. Enjoy this dessert with keto coffee, herbal tea. Pair it with desserts like keto chocolate mousse, cheesecake. Serve these truffles in the dessert platter.
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STATS:
- Caloric count: 90 kcal
- Time for Preparation: Ten mints.
- Time for cooking: Fifteen minutes
- Overall Time: 25 mints.
- Portion Size: One truffle
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: Keto
- Portions: 12 truffles
TOOLS:
- Whisk
- Big vessel
- Cooling rack
- Tray
- Baking paper
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup cream cheese
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup Erythritol powder
- One tbsp. lemon zest
- Two tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- One teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp. salt
- Coconut shreds
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Fine almond flour makes the smooth texture of these truffles. This flour is perfect for keto baking or cooking. Avoid using almond meal; make the truffles gritty.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream cheese helps to bind the ingredients. Full-fat cream cheese makes a true keto truffles. Soft cream cheese is the secret to making lump-free truffles.
ERYTHRITOL:
- It is a keto sweetener, sweetening these truffles without carbs. Powder form is best to make a smooth texture of truffles.
LEMON JUICE & ZEST:
- It is best to use fresh lemon juice and zest for a strong taste; it won’t be the same with bottled lemon juice or zest.
BUTTER:
- Use unsalted butter to regulate the salt content as preferred.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the oven to 350 degrees F & place the baking paper on the tray.
- Beat cream cheese with butter till creamy and smooth in a bowl.
- Then add lemon zest, Erythritol powder, lemon juice, salt, and vanilla extract and stir.
- Mix almond flour into the batter to form the dough; chill in the fridge so it becomes a little firm.
- Make small, equal portions of dough and roll then into truffles.
- Put these truffles on a baking tray and bake for twelve minutes.
- Place truffles on a wire rack so they can cool.
- Roll them in coconut shreds, and then serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
There are plenty of options to serve these truffles with drinks, or dessert, which are as follows:
DRINKS:
- Keto Bulletproof Coffee
- Herbal tea
- Keto hot chocolate
- Sparkling water with lemon (keto)
- Keto Iced Green Tea
DESSERT:
- Keto vanilla pinna cotta
- Chocolate Mousse (keto)
- Keto Cheesecake
- Sugar-free Almond cookies
- Serve these truffles on the following occasions as a dessert or snack:
- Holiday parties
- Summer Picnics
- Office parties
- Dessert platter
TIPS:
- Place the dough in fridge so it doesn’t get stick.
- Don’t over-bake these truffles as they get dry.
- Add extra lemon zest for stronger lemon flavor.
- Drizzle keto white chocolate for extra taste.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Stock these lemon truffles in the covered container for more than seven days.
FREEZER:
- Stock these truffles in the freezer for around two months.
FAQs:
Can I use coconut flour to make these truffles?
- Coconut flour dries these truffles; it absorbs lots of moisture. It is best to use almond flour.
Is it necessary to bake these truffles?
- Bake these truffles for the firm texture. Though you can just chill these truffles, make a soft texture of these truffles.
Are these lemon truffles dairy-free?
- These truffles contain dairy in the form of butter and cream cheese. Utilize dairy-free alternatives to make dairy-free truffles. Though; it might change the texture or taste.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Caloric count: 90 kcal
Total Carbs: 3g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 8g
Sodium: 50mg
Net Carbs: 2g
Potassium: 20mg
Calcium: 20mg
Vitamin A: 100 IU
Iron: 0.3mg
Portion Size: 1 truffle
