White chocolate Lemon Truffles

My sister just posted this recipe on facebook to try so I want to post it here so that I can try this and then will let you know if it is good!

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White Chocolate Lemon Truffles

makes 15 to 20 truffles

Ingredients:

1 cup white chocolate chips

1/4 cup butter

zest of 1 lemon

3 Tbsp heavy whipping cream

1/2 tsp lemon extract

2-3 drops yellow food

1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Place the white chocolate chip in a medium mixing bowl and set aside.

2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter with the lemon zest.  Stir in the heavy cream and scald,( bring just before boiling) the mixture.  Pour the cream mixture through a fine mesh sieve over the white choclate chips.  Add the lemon extract and optional food coloring, then stir until the mixture is smooth.

3. Cover and refrigerate the chocolate chip mixture until the mixture is firm enough to handle (about 30 min)

4. Scoop heaping teaspoonfuls of the chocolate chip mixture and form into balls.  Roll the balls in the powder sugar.

Refrigerate the truffles for at least 30 min before enjoying.

by Jamie Sherman

Recipe Notes:

Store the truffles in the refrigerator for up to 7 days  Freeze for up to one month