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Lemon Pistachio Truffles Recipe – Easy White Chocolate Citrus Candy

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These lemon pistachio truffles blend creamy white chocolate with bright citrus and nutty pistachios for a luxurious, melt-in-your-mouth confection that’s perfect for gifting or elegant dessert platters.

Ingredients

200g good-quality white chocolate, finely chopped

100ml heavy cream

2 tbsp unsalted butter

1/3 cup shelled pistachios, very finely ground

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest

Pinch of salt

1/2 cup crushed shortbread cookies or vanilla wafers

2 tbsp melted butter

300g white chocolate, melted (for coating)

1 tbsp pistachio paste or finely ground pistachios

1 tbsp lemon juice

Optional: yellow gel coloring (tiny dot for hue)

2 tbsp finely chopped pistachios (for garnish)

Pinch of lemon zest (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Line a small baking pan or tray with parchment paper.
  2. Place 200g chopped white chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering, then pour over the chocolate. Let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
  3. Stir in butter until melted and incorporated.
  4. Add finely ground pistachios, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt. Mix until smooth and uniform.
  5. Cover and chill until firm enough to scoop, about 2–3 hours (or 30–60 minutes in the freezer).
  6. Meanwhile, combine crushed shortbread cookies with melted butter; stir until moistened.
  7. Take portions of the chilled filling, flatten slightly, and press one side into the cookie crumb mixture to form a base.
  8. Roll the portions into balls with the crumb side down. Place on parchment and chill until firm again.
  9. Melt 300g white chocolate for coating. Stir in pistachio paste (or ground pistachios) and lemon juice. Add a small dot of yellow gel coloring if desired.
  10. Dip each truffle into the coating using a fork or dipping tool, letting excess drip off. Place on parchment paper.
  11. While the coating is wet, sprinkle with chopped pistachios and lemon zest if using.
  12. Allow truffles to set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.

Notes

Use high-quality white chocolate containing cocoa butter for best melting and flavor.

Ensure pistachios are ground very finely for a smooth texture.

If filling becomes too firm, let it soften briefly at room temperature before shaping.

Store in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.

For extra flair, dust with edible gold powder or a hint of lemon zest before serving.

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