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Smooth and creamy truffles full of lemon flavor and rolled in bright and sunny sprinkles. Easy to follow instructions will make you feel like a candy-making expert!
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Today is reallyyyyy exciting in the world of #lynnsfavs. Not only does this installment of my favorite things include LEMON, which is probably one of the most fabulous foods/flavors that can ever go into anything EVER, but it also includes a recipe from my dear friend Sally‘s new cookbook that is set to release on September 29th!
Lucky for you, I’m giving away a signed copy for free! See bottom of the post for details.
Are you familiar with Sally? She’s fabulous. And she’s taught me so much about baking and blogging and quality TV and biscotti and WordPress scheduling plugins. Wait, what? #bloggerfriendlife
PLUS, she sent me an advanced copy of her cookbook, Sally’s Candy Addiction, so that I could pick out a recipe to make and share with you, my wonderful readers who loveeeee dessert!
So let’s get down to it. Sally’s book is filled with all kinds of candies: truffles, toffees, brittles, TAFFY, marshmallows, fudge. I mean, I think I gained 10lbs thumbing through the book (<– does that make me famous?).
Every picture makes my mouth water and every recipe makes me believe that I, too, can be a candy expert.
But… I decided to start small and easy and work my way up to the harder recipes. The lemon cream pie truffles on page 89 practically screamed “MAKE MEEEEE!” with their cute little lemon slices and colorful sprinkle coatings.
Umm, sprinkle coating. Did you read that? A COATING of SPRINKLES. Yeah. How could I resist?
When I say these adorable lemony truffles are easy, I’m being totally serious. This is not some ploy to get you to make them or my way of pretending that “oh my gosh, this recipe with 8 thousand steps and 43 ingredients is a piece of cake.”
Only 5 ingredients (one of which is sprinkles, which, let’s be honest, is a food group), a few simple steps, and wham, bam, thank you, ma’am, you’ve just made TRUFFLES.
You’ll start by putting quality chopped white chocolate (or my personal fav– Ghirardelli melting wafers) and softened butter into a bowl.
You’ll heat some heavy cream until it just starts to boil, whisk in some lemon extract, and pour that mixture over your chocolate/butter. Then, you’ll stir this mixture gently in one direction until completely smooth.
THESE TRUFFLES ARE MADE WITH GANACHE
What you’re actually making is ganache, which is an emulsion (the combination of 2 things that don’t normally mix). Heating the cream and allowing it to melt the chocolate/butter suspends the fats and oils in the liquid of the cream.
If you tried to mix cream directly into melted chocolate, you’d have one big mess and a bunch of seized chocolate. This method of melting the chocolate and butter creates the velvety smooth ganache center that sets truffles apart from other candies like buttercreams and other filled chocolates.
Stirring gently and slowly creates the smoothest, most decadent truffle center possible.
After you have a smooth white chocolate lemon ganache, you’ll cover the bowl with plastic wrap, pressing the plastic directly onto the surface of the chocolate.
COVERING GANACHE WITH PLASTIC WRAP KEEPS IT SMOOTH
Covering the warm ganache with plastic wrap insures no film develops on the surface of the cooling mixture. You’ll allow this ganache to come to room temperature before chilling it for at least 6 hours. I chilled mine overnight to be sure it was good and chilled and ready to roll.
Once you’re ready to get trufflin’, simply roll into balls, give them a nice little dunk in some sprinkles, and then place them on a baking sheet. That’s it!
See? Easy. You just need a little time and patience. But the method? Pshhh… Piece of cake lemon pie!
I kept mine chilled, but you can certainly enjoy them immediately or save them for later. We also stuck some in the freezer, and that was a wonderful decision on our part.
So about how these taste. Umm… I’m dead. One bite and I died. Unbelievably smooth, tart and sweet, and just the right size for the perfect little treat. Yeah, I might turn into the candy lady real soon with this amazing and gorgeous cookbook at my fingertips!
And now, you can, too!
Autographed Cookbook Giveaway
To enter: simply let me know your favorite type of candy in a comment below. Are you a fudge lover? Or a truffle fanatic? Or do you love a classic like a 3 Musketeers? Or Skittles? Let me know what tickles your sweet tooth! One winner will be randomly chosen by random.org by comment number and notified by email.
Additional Information
• This giveaway is open to the United States and Canada.
• Giveaway ends Monday, September 21st at 11:59pm EST.
Lemon Cream Pie Truffles
Ingredients
- 14 ounces white chocolate coarsely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 3/4 cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Place white chocolate in a large heatproof bowl. Place the butter on top. Do not mix. Set aside.
- Pour heavy cream into a small saucepan and heat over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until it just begins to boil. Remove from heat and whisk in the lemon extract. Pour hot mixture over the white chocolate and gently stir with a wooden spoon1 in one direction. Do not stir forcefully. Once mixture is completely smooth, cover with plastic wrap pressed to the surface of the mixture. Allow to sit at room temperature for 1 hour, then transfer to the refrigerator for at least 6 hours (I chilled mine overnight). After chilling, the ganache mixture will be smooth and soft, but still manageable by hand.
- When you are ready to roll your truffles, line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Pour sprinkles into a bowl and set aside.
- Measure 1 teaspoon of ganache (I used a melon baller), roll between your hands into a ball2, then roll in the sprinkles. Place on the baking sheet. Continue this process until you have used all of the ganache. Serve immediately or cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. We enjoyed ours in the freezer.
Notes
- It is crucial to use a wooden spoon as metal or plastic will retain heat and distribute it unevenly.
- I found it easiest to wipe my hands clean after making each truffle. This may sound tedious, but it helps keep things smooth and clean.
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Leah | Grain Changer says
WOWZA. These look AMAZEBALLS (<– haha I'm so punny). But seriously, I can't WAIT to get my hands on Sally's new cookbook.
As far as my favorite candy? Hardest question EVER. Probably sour patch kids or Haribo gummy bears? Reese's are definitely up there too. Mmmm sugar <3
try small things says
I feel ancient for saying it, but I loves me some Werther’s. I’ve got them everywhere — in my purse, in my bedside table, in a little dish in the living room. 🙂
Becky DeAx says
Gummy candy!
Tarn A says
I love peanut butter fudge!
Kim Rippere says
Recently I have been enjoying root beer hard candy. So delicious!
blairadams64 says
Um Swedish fish might be my favorite, is that bad to admit?! 🙂
Katey Carr says
My favorite candy is caramel chews with the white filling in the middle! So addicting! Thanks for sharing this recipe! I will make it to savor the last little bit of summer!!
Kristina Mc says
My favorite type of candy is definitely homemade caramels. I limit myself to making them just once a year.
Mom 2 54321 says
I love Caramels!!! They are my weakness!
Jessie says
I love truffles!
Susan (Bloggin' 'bout Books) says
I love just about any kind of candy — as long as it’s chocolate. If it’s peanut butter and chocolate, even better! My all-time favorite is probably Reese’s PB Cups. YUM.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Kimberlyn says
Wow those look fantastic, love your sprinkles the yellow and white really make them pop in color. Kit Kat and Necco Wafers.
Bea says
4th time leaving this it kicks me out .
OK, I love these gorgeous lemon truffles they are so beautiful that they have to be delicious! I have always wanted to learn how to make candy and this has to be the most inspiring. I love pecan pralines! Omg, that’s what makes candy better than chocolate. I want to learn how to make candy before the holidays! I always make pastries and such. Thank you for sharing!
Dallas Lohman says
Kazoozles <3
Holly says
Swedish Berries is my favourite candy.
Caitlin says
my favorite candy? has got to be just a nice plain slab of good ol’ chocolate! Lindt is preferred of course 😉 these truffles look DIVINE!!
Marianela says
Reese’s all the way!
Christina says
I am so super excited for this book! I came here from Sally’s page and do believe I’ll be browsing your recipes for a while now… 🙂
My current favorite sweet is a Lindt dark chocolate with sea salt bar. So good!
Cate @ Chez CateyLou says
These are so pretty – what a perfect gift to give someone! I’m sure you did Sally proud with these pictures too – gorgeous! I think my favorite homemade candy would have to be toffee!
Shannon A. says
Does it count that I love ALL candy? However, I could devour vanilla fudge all day long or gummy bears!
Misty says
I love homemade turtles i would love your book im a big fan
Courtney says
I don’t if I truely have a favorite candy, I think it’s whatever my sweet tooth is telling me to have at that moment. But I truffles of any kind are high up on my list!
Dilettee General says
I love anything chocolate!
I can’t wait to try out these amazing looking recipes.
Sherry says
Maple Walnut Fudge after Tiramisu. It’s a close contest.
Lindsay says
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for sure!!!
Lisa Jeanne says
I love your updates and posts. My favorite candy is Reese’s but I also like salted chocolate caramels
Amy says
Everyday I’m trufflin’
Or I wish I was! Lynn you are famous! And these lemon cream pie truffles are soon to be famous within my family. I NEED TO MAKE THESE NOW!
I love that these are coated in pretty sprinkles – perfect for a festive occasion, or you know, Tuesday night 😉
As for my favourite candy/sweet – Peanut m&ms. But I think you already knew that 😉
Lynn says
Haha, I did! And they are also mine! Did I ever tell you Matt asked me to be his girlfriend in peanut m&m’s? I’ll have to show you a picture when you’re here 🙂
Amy says
That is far too adorable!
Alyssa says
Charleston Chew (frozen)!!
Morgan says
Raisinets!!
Lynn says
YES! I am so with you! I have oatmeal Raisinet cookies on my blog!
https://freshaprilflours.com/2015/04/22/oatmeal-raisinet-cookies/
Morgan says
Wow!! These look amazing. I will definitely be making them in the very near future 🙂
Naomi says
Chewy caramels
Julia says
Reese’s have and always will steal my heart and taste buds 😉
caroline says
Peanut butter cups
jaysbakingmecrazy says
Fruity candy is my favorite!! Mike & Ike, Laffy Taffy, and fruit flavored Tootsie Rolls. These truffles look so amazing!!
Lynn says
Jays– you’ve won the copy of Sally’s book! Please e-mail me at freshaprilflours@gmail.com within 24 hours so I can get your address to her publisher. Thanks for entering!
Brandi Bryant says
My favorite candy is caramel and Andy candy with caramel, nuts, with a touch of chocolate. Thanks for the giveaway.
jujubee777 says
I love a good homemade caramel
Callie says
Reese’s pb cups 🙂
Rachel C says
Hmm, I’d have to say basically anything with peanut butter and chocolate… reese’s PB cups are probably my favorite though!
Heather (Delicious Not Gorgeous) says
anything chocolate- ferraro rochers, twix, heath bars, tj’s turbinado sugar/sea salt almonds….
Tiffany F. says
Licorice – red vines!
Joanna says
Peanut Brittle
Caley says
I love white chocolate and citrus anything, so these truffles…oh my gosh!
Wendy says
I absolutely love homemade caramels but I have to make myself put them down!!
Bryn says
Toffee
Leah H. says
I love chocolate covered anything! Especially pretzels and nuts!
Nathalie Bensabath says
Hi , i love homemade fudge,
thanks,
Nathalie
bluenosebaker says
Anything with dark chocolate and almonds – or fuzzy peaches!
Mahdiya -Madz's Kitchen- says
Skittles and m&m’s!
Hilary says
I love toffee! I’ve always been intimidated cooking it, but this cookbook sounds like it could help 🙂
Alyssa says
My favourite type of candy would have to be fudge or peppermint bark! 🙂
Jeffrey says
I’m a fan of dark chocolate and as far as candy goes I like it in the form of truffles. I like to have a small piece after dinner, kind of a palate cleanser and it just satisfies my sweet tooth for the day.
Christina Oseland says
Right now it’s a toss up between caramel & Butterfingers
Stephanie says
I am a sour candy lover – the sourer the better!
Joyce Von Tongelen says
I like any candy of bars, especially home made!
Brenna D says
I love anything chocolate! During my trick-or-treating days, I’d always go for the Butterfingers first!
Grace says
I love dark chocolate!
Erika W. says
I love all candy. My husband is always making fun of me because if there is a bag of candy in the house, it will be gone in less than 24 hours. My favorite of all time is Reese’s Peanut Butter cups. For home made sweets, I love my mom’s fudge that she makes around Christmastime!
Marina D @ A Dancer's Live-It says
I’m a fudge/ dark chocolate fanatic, give me all the chocolate things!!!
Clarice Marie says
Chocolate covered sea salt caramels, all the way!
Stephanie Coldwell says
My favorite candy is Butterfingers. For some reason the mini ones are the best!
Kara @ Just A Canary Bird says
I love anything caramel, but Milky Way’s are my favorite!
Madeleine says
My favorite candies are kit kats and snickers bars. Not exactly high brow, but I’ll never turn them down!
Joy says
anything chocolate! Reeses and twix!
Michelle says
Raspberry chocolate fudge is my favorite!
Linda @ Today She Loves says
Twix, Milky way and 3 musketeers were always my favorite as a kid.
Amy says
Chocolate and peanut butter fudge!
Kelsea says
I love all types of candy but especially anything with chocolate and toffee.
Cathie says
I love peanut m&ms!
Kelsey says
I LOVE a turtle. With dark chocolate, if I get to pick.
Marie says
Oh YUM those look super delicious!
My favorite candy is probably chocolate fudge with walnuts ????
Elsie Perez says
Any chocolate and caramel combo!
Emily says
I love anything where peanut butter is involved! Buckeyes, PB fudge, Reeses….the list goes on!
Trudy says
My candy of choice is Milky Way bars… followed by most anything Chocolate fudge, truffles, M&Ms 🙂
Nicole S. says
Anything chocolate usually! Is that an answer? 🙂
Jeffri Mulder says
My go-to candy is always peanut butter m&m’s!
Amy Shapiro says
Anything caramel…yummy!
Amanda says
Neuhaus truffles! Heaven rolled into a ball
carol says
anything with a caramel and nut combination is good with me!!
Kerry says
My favorite type of candy are chocolate covered pretzels!
Nicole says
My favorite candy is anything with peanut butter and chocolate!!!! The best combination EVER!
dkny says
Love anything with chocolate and peanut butter.
Taylor DeLany-Wild says
Salted dark chocolate caramels
Bethany says
I dunno if this is a traditional candy- but definitely chocolate covered pretzels with skor bits!
joelle says
Anything peanut butter and chocolate! yum
Cass says
Anything with white chocolate or toffee! (Also skittles & pink starbursts!)
Erin says
I’m a sucker for anything peanut butter so I adore Reese’s Pieces or Peanut Butter Cups. YUM!
Abigail says
Truffles are the best for sure. Especially if they’re peanut butter. Actually, anything with peanut butter in it is great with me!
Jenny says
O man, my favorite candy? Chocolate, chocolate and chocolate! Love me some chocolate!
Allie says
Anything chocolate!!! 😀
Louise says
My favorite candy of all time has to be swedish fish or peppermints.
Deb says
I love bullseyes!
Becky says
Toffee for sure… And throw in anything chocolate pb for good measure. 😉
Sherry Devoe says
My favorite is Toffee. Can’t wait to get a copy of Sally’s new cookbook!
Kim Davis says
Any candy that is dark chocolate! Thanks for the opportunity to win this book – it looks incredible!!!
Nikki Martin says
Ghirardelli milk chocolate and caramel squares. TO. DIE. FOR.
Stephanie G. says
It’s a toss up between Kit Kats and Riesen.
Arianna M. says
I love anything with caramel and chocolate, but I also love Twizzlers!
Sara says
I love PB cups, but I’m a sucker for truffles too.
SavvyChef says
I love Kinder chocolate…specifically Kinder Bueno! Also my current obsession is lindt Dark Chocolate Orange Almond and I will forever LOVE kit kat!
kimsteuernagel says
Roches, in any flavor.OMG!
Kat says
Red Vines!!
LauriM (@MyPinnedLife) says
I love Reese’s anything, homemade buckeyes too!
Kimie Her says
My fav candies are sour kinds, like sour gummy worms and sour watermelons and sour straws haha yummy!
stacey says
There is this smores candy bar made by Hammonds and it is divine!
Naomi says
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups!!!!
Katy Fitzgerald says
Hershey’s Cookies N Cream, and anything dark chocolate! =D
Elise C. says
My favorite candy is a chocolate mousse rittersport!
Rachel Bellesen says
I’m in love with Orchard Skittles right now!! But I also love dark choc raspberry fudge 🙂
Maria says
My favorite is hot tomales
Hannah Walters says
My favorite candy is fudge! I love chocolate!
Anna says
I’m a fan of chewy candies – jelly beans (Dr Pepper flavor is the best!) and hot tamales.
Haejin says
Love me some truffles!
Janelle says
My favorite candy is dark chocolate and truffles!
Lisa L. says
I love chocolate with any kind of nuts in it.
Angel says
I like chocolate w/ sea salt.
Ashley says
My favorite candy is a toss up: Reese’s or Twizzlers – depends on my mood 🙂
Katie says
Yummy! These look great! I am definitely a caramel girl! There’s nothing better than a bite is sweet, rich caramel!
Amy says
Dark chocolate snickers bar!
Kate G says
I love fudge – homemade by my sister in law every Christmas.
Ann says
I love redvelvet fudge!
Jo-Jo says
Reese’s pieces (anything chocolate and peanut butter)!
Mita says
My favorite candy is definitely Reese’s or Snickers. I love chocolate and nuts!
Sarah says
Buckeyes!! Yours look delish!
Steph says
Skittles
Karima says
I love anything caramel or chocolate!
iram says
Fudge.
Y. Huang says
Oh, totally truffle fanatic. I love going to Godiva once (or twice) a month to get my free chocolate, and I absolutely looove their truffles. So rich and yummy, esp dark chocolate ones.
Bianca says
anything dark chocolate! add pb and it’s gold
Lisa says
Andes mints!
Denise says
I love peanut butter fudge covered with rich dark chocolate mmm…
Autumn says
Sea salt caramels!
Aimee says
I love fudge, but I will eat anything chocolate!
Nathalia says
Sweet tarts are one of my faves! Would love to win Sally’s cookbook!
Linda Mc says
Love chocolate/espresso truffles. Yum!
Kat says
These look amazing! My favorite candy to eat are Paydays. They’re pretty much my ideal thing – nougat, peanuts, salty, sweet, and NO chocolate!
My favorite candy to make are Brigadeiros because they’re pretty much the only candy I have success with every time.
Andrea Giang | Cooking with a Wallflower says
Oh my gosh! Those lemon cream pie truffles look so delish and summery! I have to say that my favorite candy is Twix. The caramel, the cookie, the chocolate. What’s not to love?
Julie says
I’m a truffle fanatic for sure!!!
Clare Vogel says
My favorite candy is probably fudge!
Melissa says
Chocolate! Sometimes, I will even just eat chocolate baking chips because well, it’s chocolate in tiny cute pieces!
Kayleigh says
all the truffles!
Lesa W. says
I love anything chocolate. But wait I love caramel too oh and then there’s peanut butter. Too hard to pick one.
Jamie Shaw says
Favorite candy? Pretzel m&ms because they’re just too addiciting! Thanks for posting this give away, I love Sally’s Baking Addiction!
Kat says
I’d have to say good ol’ classic m&m’s
Tracy says
Anything caramel!
Aria | Purrfectly Inspired says
Wow. These look so good. I love love love lemon – and in a truffle? Sally just put the icing on the cake. I love her blog! I think my favorite candy right now is probably peanut chocolate fudge. But then again, my favorite candy changes a lot.
Claudia Campbell says
My favorite is fudge, with walnuts of course, but will be happy without as well. I am so looking forward to trying the Lemon Cream Pie Tuffles recipe. Just love the fresh taste of lemon.
Isabelle says
I’ll have to go with homemade caramels coated in chocolate, with a toasted halve of a pecan on top. Yum!
Jocelyn L. says
I am in LOVE with dark chocolate fudge truffles 🙂
Alyssa says
My favorite candy has to be Reeses Peanut butter Cups! They taste amazing both frozen and right out of the wrapper!
Sarah says
buttercreams!
Kate says
any kind of truffles!!!
Randy A says
I love anything with chocolate. I wonder if these taste like lemon tea cake?
Esther says
Peanut butter cups and truffles!
Chelsea Miller says
I love a good chocolate cake!
Lisana says
I love any kind of gummy candy. Lately I have had major cravings for snickers bars. Those would be my two.
Jill says
My favourite type of candy is maple fudge
Addie Smith says
Hands down anything with caramel!!!! Turtles, popcorn, etc.
Megan says
I love dark chocolate! <3
Kj says
Hi I love just about anything chocolate! Your recipes and pictures are amazing! I’ll have to try some of your recipes!
Erin M. says
I love Reese’s Pieces!
Sarah Grimm says
Definitely all about the fudge!
Anna F says
I love fudge
Ally says
It varies day by day, but I’m always a chocolate fudge girl!
Danielle P. says
I love dark chocolate turtle candies!
Susie says
all the fudge, please!
latanya t says
I love fudge
Jessica says
Dark chocolate covered salted caramels!
Philip V says
I love dark chocolate-mint nonpareils! With Reese’s Pieces in a very VERY close second!
Nancy L says
Anything with dark chocolate is addictive…especially with some salt added as a final touch. Yummy…and to think it is an anti-oxidant. How can you go wrong?
Adriana says
How can I pick ONE candy?!? I love toffee…..
Jane says
Give me fudge, any kind of fudge! Gummy treats are a close second though!
Melissa says
Peanut butter cups 🙂
Amy C. says
Kit Kats have always been a favorite of mine, but lately, I’ve started to really enjoy sour candies!
Tracey g says
turtles
Kateikins says
I love Reese’s
Angela Lovin says
Definitely anything with peanut butter!
Kristin says
Peanut butter cups!
Bangla Recipe says
Nice recipe! Yummy! Tried out at home..was wonderful! Keep sharing 🙂
Lynn says
So glad you enjoyed it!
Alex assimakopoulos says
I just love candy! But when leaving a supermarket,I also have to grab for a mounds! The chocolate,with coconut is just the thing that satisfys my sweet tooth at that moment. ..
Aimie says
Favorite candy: gummies. Or Mallow Cups.
Robin Chesser says
Maple walnut fudge
Marietta says
My favorite candy has to be my grandmother’s chocolate “candy”. Most people call this type of sweet fudge, but she called it candy. No marshmallow fluff in this recipe, super decadent! She’s been gone more than 30 years and I still miss her!