
Key Lime Cheesecake Truffles
Bright, creamy cheesecake truffles with a soft key lime curd center, finished in a thin white chocolate shell. Some rolled in finely shredded coconut, some left glossy and smooth.

INGREDIENTS
Lime Curd
60g key lime juice
35–40g sugar
1 egg yolk
35g butter
zest of 1 lime
pinch salt
Cheesecake Filling
225g cream cheese, softened
120g white chocolate, melted
30g powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
zest of 2 limes
pinch salt
85g shortbread cookie crumbs
20g almond flour
Coating
250g white chocolate
15–20g cocoa butter
Optional:
finely shredded coconut
fresh lime zest
DIRECTIONS
Lime Curd
1. Combine the ingredients: In a small saucepan, whisk together the key lime juice, sugar, egg yolk, lime zest, and salt.
2. Cook the curd: Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and glossy.
3. Finish the curd: Remove from heat and whisk in the butter until smooth.
4. Chill completely: Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap touching the surface. Chill before using.
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Cheesecake Filling
1. Toast the crumb mixture: Spread the shortbread crumbs and almond flour onto a parchment-lined tray and bake at 325°F (163°C) for 6–8 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Cool completely.
2. Beat the cream cheese: In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until completely smooth.
3. Add the remaining ingredients: Mix in melted white chocolate, powdered sugar, vanilla, lime zest, and salt.
4. Finish the filling: Fold in the toasted crumb mixture until a soft dough forms. Chill if needed.
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Assembly
1. Flatten the filling:
Scoop portions of the cheesecake mixture and flatten slightly in your palm.
2. Add the lime curd: Spoon a small amount of chilled lime curd into the center.
3. Roll the truffles: Seal the filling around the curd and roll smooth.
4. Freeze until firm: Place onto a parchment-lined tray and freeze until firm.
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Coating
1. Melt the coating: Melt the white chocolate and cocoa butter together until smooth and fluid.
2. Coat the truffles: Spoon or pour the coating over the frozen truffles.
3. Finish the truffles: Some can be rolled in finely shredded coconut while still wet, while others can be left glossy and smooth. Finish with fresh lime zest.
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SERVING
Best served chilled for a creamy cheesecake texture and bright citrus center.
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