White Chocolate-Cheesecake Truffles

So little effort, for such a big reward. These delectable truffles of white chocolate, with a hint of lemon and crushed butterscotch for crunch, go down a treat. I made these as gifts for Christmas, and everyone moaned with delight and said they tasted just like a cheesecake. Store truffles in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator if not serving immediately. They can also be frozen.

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 123 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• ½ cup sour cream
• 8 ounces butterscotch-flavored hard candy, crushed
• ¾ cup sifted powdered sugar
• 1 ¾ cups vanilla wafers, crushed
• ¾ cup sliced almonds, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place white chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 2

Pour butterscotch candy into chocolate and stir to combine. Add powdered sugar, sour cream, lemon zest, and salt; stir to combine. Stir in vanilla wafer crumbs. Let mixture chill in the refrigerator until firm, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

Shape mixture into balls using a teaspoon-sized scoop. Roll balls in chopped almonds.