Creamy Key Lime Truffles – Light, Citrus Dessert Idea
These no-bake Key Lime Truffles are creamy, tangy bites of sunshine made with white chocolate, cream cheese, and key lime juice. Easy, elegant, and full of flavor!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
Ingredients
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2½ cups white chocolate chips (high-quality)
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup key lime juice
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1 tbsp lime zest
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½ cup graham cracker crumbs (optional)
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2–3 tbsp powdered sugar (if needed)
For Coating:
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8 oz white chocolate or candy melts
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Extra lime zest or graham cracker crumbs for garnish
Instructions
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Melt white chocolate until smooth.
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Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add lime juice and zest.
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Mix in melted chocolate and optional graham crumbs.
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Chill 2–3 hours until firm.
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Scoop and roll into balls. Freeze 30 mins.
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Dip in melted white chocolate or roll in graham crumbs.
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Chill until set. Serve cold.
Notes
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Use key lime juice for best flavor.
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Store chilled up to 5 days, or freeze for 2 months.
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Add coconut or swap coatings for variation.