Creamy Key Lime Truffles with a Tropical Twist
Delightfully creamy truffles with a refreshing key lime flavor, coated in toasted coconut for a delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup toasted coconut (for coating)
Instructions
- Melt the white chocolate chips in increments of 30 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Mix together the cream cheese, key lime juice, lime zest, and crushed graham crackers until creamy.
- Combine the melted white chocolate with the cream cheese mixture until fully blended.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes until firm enough to handle.
- Roll the mixture into small balls to form truffles.
- Coat each truffle in toasted coconut.
- Refrigerate again for about 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier blending. Experiment with different coatings and flavors!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg