Sparkling Lemon Truffles

If you like lemon and you are sweets addict like me you will love these treats.  They are freakishly good and super easy to make.  You could substitute the lemony ingredients with orange or lime and they are still awesome.  Enjoy.

Sparkling Lemon Truffles

10 ounces high-quality white chocolate, chopped


2 tablespoons unsalted butter

6 tablespoons heavy cream

1 teaspoon corn syrup

1 drop lemon extract or pure lemon oil

the zest of half a lemon

white sanding sugar for coating

Directions:

Add white chocolate and butter to a bowl, then microwave on medium power for 30 seconds. Stir a few times, then microwave for 20 more seconds.

Add heavy cream and corn syrup to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat just until bubbles appear on the edges. This will happen quickly! Immediately pour the cream over the melted chocolate and butter, stirring well for a few minutes until combined. Stir in the drop of lemon oil and lemon zest, mixing to combine. Place in the fridge (or even the freezer) for 1-2 hours.

Remove from fridge and scoop out teaspoon-size balls of chocolate with a melon scooper or small spoon. Roll them into balls and dip in the sanding sugar, coating completely. These hold up great at room temperature but I tend to store them in the fridge

This recipe makes you look good.

If there is sugar involved chances are I'm in.  Desserts are my ultimate weakness and this one is amazing.  Best of all as far as desserts go it's not terrible for you and it is soooo good.  This recipe is great in a pinch because it's super quick and near fool proof.  Don't worry about putting on your aprons girls cause you can do this one in six in heels with your hands tied behind your back.  Good luck waiting for it to cool before you dig in!



2 12 oz packages frozen berries or other frozen fruit


1 12 oz can lemon lime soda

1 package of lemon cake mix

1/3 cup sugar in the raw



Put frozen fruit into the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the sugar in the raw.
Sprinkle package of cake mix on top of the berries. Pour can of soda over cake mix. Sprinkle the remaining half of the sugar across the top.
Bake in a 350-degree oven for 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand for 10 minutes.
Serve warm with ice cream or whipped topping.
Recipe serves six to eight.