Vegan Lemon Truffles are a tiny, bite-sized treat created without using any animal products. These little sweets are simple to prepare and vegan-friendly. You can create these truffles with cashew cream, coconut powder, and lemon juice/zest. The mixture of creamy cashew and zesty lemon will leave you wanting more. These Vegan Lemon Truffles are a great snack for any time of year, but they are especially great during the scorching summer months. Their creamy texture and zesty lemon flavor will make every individual’s day. They are vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
Let’s prepare these unique and tempting truffles.
STATS
- Course: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-free, Vegetarian, Vegan
- Total Time: Two hours and fifteen minutes
- Cooking Time: This dessert requires no cooking.
- Preparation Time: Fifteen minutes
- Freezing time: Two hrs
EQUIPMENT
- Food blender
- 1 spatula (silicone)
- One bowl
- Tray
INGREDIENTS
- One cup of cashew cream
- Lemon juice, 1/4 cup
- One-fourth cup of maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract
- One tablespoon of lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp of salt
- Half a cup of coconut powder, for coating
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add maple syrup, lemon zest, vanilla extract, salt, lemon juice, and cashew cream to a food blender.
- Then, mix all items until a thick and creamy texture forms.
- Next, place this lime mixture in a bowl with a spatula.
- Now, we will chill this mixture in the fridge for approximately two to three hrs.
- After 2 hrs, shape into tiny round balls.
- Now, evenly spread the coconut powder over the balls.
- Next, shift these coconut-coated balls to a tray.
- Again, refrigerate these balls for another 40 minutes.
- The tasty and zesty Lemon Truffles are ready.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Enjoy these light-weight truffles with creamy coconut chickpea curry.
- Vanilla or berry-flavored chai seed pudding works with these truffles.
- Serve it with a light creamy vegan yogurt parfait.
- Ginger tea or soda water pairs well with this dessert.
- Accompany these truffles with a lemon-favored cheesecake or crunchy granola.
TIPS
- Choose fresh and organic lemons.
- Opt for freshly extracted lemon juice and zest to get an authentic flavor.
- For a cashew cream, we will soak the cashews, then blend them to form a cream.
- Chill the truffle mixture in the fridge before rolling it into balls.
- Lightly moisten your hands before rolling the truffles.
- Coat these truffles with different coatings, such as freeze-dried raspberry powder, etc.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- Save these lemon truffles in a covered bag and refrigerate them for at least 7 to 8 days.
Freezer:
- We will arrange these leftover truffles in one row on a baking tray covered with a baking sheet until they solidify. Then, move them to an airtight vessel and freeze them for 2 to 3 months. Thaw them in the fridge before serving.
FAQs
How is the creamy texture achieved in lemon truffles?
- The creamy texture often comes from blended soaked nuts, cooked white beans, or melted coconut oil.
Which coating is suitable for these truffles?
- Powdered sugar, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, cocoa powder, or even a simple glaze are common coatings.
Why do my truffles feel so soft?
- Using too much liquid sweetener or not chilling the mixture long enough may be the cause of soft truffles.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Per Serving Size 1 lemon truffle, about 28 g
Total servings: 12 truffles
Total Calories 74 kcal
Carbohydrates 7.5 g
Protein 1.3 g
Dietary Fiber 1.1 g
Total Fat 4.8 g
Sugar 4.8 g
Sodium 0.8 mg
