Inspired by the giant plastic beads on the prized throws we catch at parades during Carnival, these lemony truffles bring the love and spirit of Mardi Gras straight to your table. After experimenting with lemon cake, I just couldn’t top Sally’s version with fresh lemon juice, zest and buttermilk. Getting the cake just right is key to “laissez le bon temps rouler!”
Which if you didn’t already know, that means, “Let the Good Times Roll!” in Margi Gras lingo.
These single serving truffles are like the parades of Carnival Season, they are decadent and only roll through once a year. Eat one (or one of each color) and give some to all your friends. Indulge in more than three and you’ll feel the fat of Fat Tuesday!
Makes: 48 Truffles
Contains: Milk, Egg, Wheat
Challenge Level: So Worth the Effort
Active Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours plus (some parts are make ahead for your convenience)
For the Cake:
For the Lemon Curd:
For the Lemon Buttercream:
For the Truffles:
For the Cake:
For the Lemon Curd:
For the Lemon Buttercream:
Make the Truffles:
Note: Cake dough should stick to itself but not to your hands when cold. If it is too sticky, here’s how to “fix it” without baking more cake – put some lemon or vanilla flavored cookies in your food processor and pulse into cookie crumbs. Stir crumbs into cake dough. The dry cookie crumbs will absorb some extra moisture. Chill again, maybe 15 minutes, then roll out the truffles.
Note: Truffles are best cold and must be stored in the refrigerator or freezer. Frozen truffles will keep their moist and delicious flavor for up to 3 months when stored in a sealed container in the freezer.
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