These Creamy Lemony Cheesecake truffles are a No Bake dessert that is not only sugar free, but keto, gluten free, grain free and nut free too!
Easy Lemon Truffles
The idea for these little easy no bake lemon truffles came from some of my no bake truffles with nut butters. Like my Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Truffles and my Samoa Truffles.
But I wanted this one to be light and creamy and cool for the warmer summer weather. I didn't want a fussy recipe with a whole lot of ingredients and cooking time. These were made and shared with my family on Mother's day. Everyone loved them but my dad actually thought they were too lemony. I prefer quite the lemony treat so I did use a whole lemon I juiced, but below you will see I say start with ½ and then taste. If it's lemony enough don't add any more. I also used the lemon stevia which brings out the natural lemon flavor all the more. You could use clear liquid stevia instead if you prefer. The best part is you can just taste and adjust as you see fit before refrigerating and rolling into balls.
Lemon Cheesecake Truffles
Are you a lover of lemon or cheesecake? Either one will do as this combines the best of both. The added coconut cream gives it just a hint of coconut so now worries if you're not a fan. It's simple and tasty and very refreshing! I made them nice and small so you can enjoy 3 per serving!
When this recipe was written in 2014 I had just gotten back from my first foodie conference and I felt quite judged, maybe it was all in my mind. Why would a healthy living blogger like myself who feels pretty confident in her recipe development ability, pretty happy with her growth in photography and all being self taught, feeling pleased with her growth and influence on social media, why would I feel judged you ask? That issue of "not looking" my best was a place of judgment in my own mind. Thinking I would be looked at as less of a "healthy" blogger because of my weight gain. 10 pounds up makes a huge difference on a short girl like me, can you relate? Mind you this was all in my own head. But what I found amongst all these "real" bloggers in the end, no judgment at all. In fact all I felt was complete acceptance, joy and new real friendships that I believe will be lasting ones. And for that and the entire experience I am truly grateful.
Lots of pictures were shared this weekend on Instagram and although I haven't shared it yet, I did meet and get a pic with Ree Drummond which I will share soon. It's the goofiest picture I have EVER taken. I was awestruck! Now you may be thinking why was I so smitten with meeting her when her food isn't anything that I would typically make. Because folks, it's not about the food here. I admire her and respect her. She's a fellow homeschool mother as I am, who started blogging and sharing her love of food and family and now she has made it on the food network! How could you not respect that woman?! So yes, I have a goofy pic but that's because I can't be anything but real and I was as giddy as a kid for meeting her.
If you're a blogger and have never been to a conference yet, I would say don't wait! Spending real face time with those you've met online is the most amazing experience that texting, messaging and writing online can not provide. It's worth the time, money and exhaustion of scheduling crazy kids schedules to get there!
Other Lemon Recipes you might enjoy:
- Crock Pot Blueberry Lemon Custard Cake
- Lemon Custard Pie
- Lemon Cheesecake Mousse
- Lemon Cream Pie
- Chick-Fil-A Frozen Lemonade
No Bake Sugar Free Lemon Truffles
This recipe was first published in May 2014 and updated in July 2018 with video.
No Bake Sugar-Free Lemon Coconut Truffles
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 2 tablespoons coconut cream from the can
- pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1-2 teaspoon lemon liquid stevia or to taste
- 2 tablespoons coconut shredded, unsweetened
Outer coating
- ½ tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup coconut shredded, unsweetened
Instructions
- In a stand mixer blend the cream cheese and coconut oil until smooth.
- Blend in the coconut cream, salt, lemon juice and lemon stevia.
- Taste and adjust lemon juice and stevia to your liking.
- Stir in shredded coconut and refrigerate mixture for 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl mix the outer coating ingredients together.
- Using a ½ tablespoon, spoon out refrigerated mixture and form into 18 balls rolling each in the coating mixture then placing on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Best if kept refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
- Coconut "cream" can be found after opening a can of coconut milk and leaving it uncovered in the refrigerator overnight. The watery liquid will sink to the bottom and then you can spoon out the thickened "cream" of the milk. Some cans will not even need this step done. I like the brand Native Forest, I found at Whole Foods and the "cream" was ¾ of the entire can. Other brands I've purchased have only produced about ½ or less and the rest of the liquid I save for a smoothie.
- If you don't have canned coconut milk to make the cream, you could try coconut butter but the consistency and taste will differ. The coconut butter will make these a bit drier in texture and more dense. The coconut cream keeps these nice and light.
- If you prefer another sweetener that's fine too, just add as you like and taste and adjust to your preference.
- Liquid stevia is optional but for me it provides a nice smoothness and blends better in no bake recipes as opposed to powdered extract. If that's all you have it will still taste fine.
Nutrition
About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
Jan Carmichael
Wondering out loud here...what consistency is the coconut cream? Do you think substituting with real cream make the batter too thin?
Charlotte Moore
Love lemon and coconut!!
זGabi
Can I substitute melted butter for the coconut oil? Thanks!
Brenda Bennett
Yes.
Lovisa
I wanted to find out what the coconut cream is and if I can make it myself?
Brenda
The "cream" is the top thick part that occurs naturally and you find in a canned coconut milk. Not sure you can make that yourself.
Lovisa
That make sense. Thanks.
Christiane ~ Taking On Magazines
I'm so glad you had such a great experience at BlogHer! I tend to be the kind of person that's just who I am too and I wondered how things would be as far as that went with so many other women. Maybe one of these years I'll be able t make it. As far as the truffles go, they're glorious!
Nutmeg Nanny
These truffles look so light and tasty! Love lemon and coconut together.
Connie | URBAN BAKES
We must have passed each other. I know exactly what you mean when you say you fumbled with words talking to brands. The same kind of happened with me too. It's tough but I think the more you do it, the better it will be.
Brenda
You're probably right, but agh it was so awkward, I've never fumbled while talking geez, felt so silly. Sorry I didn't meet you there, next time!
Coleen @ The Redhead Baker
What a cute snack! Glad you had fun at BlogHer!
Susan
I can't even begin to tell you how jealous I was over the photos from this weekend! It looked like you had so much fun! Also don't sweat the extra 10 pounds, I bet only you notice and it'll come off. On to these little treats, they look delicious and a perfect summer snack.
Brenda
Thanks so much Susan!
Meredith in sock monkey slippers
Love the use of coconut oil here!
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious
These look awesome - I love anything lemon! It was great meeting you this weekend at BHF! 🙂
Brenda
SO happy we connected! Hope to see you again at another event!
Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled
Lemon and coconut is one of my favorite flavor combinations! And I love that they are no bake, perfect for summer! 🙂
How to Philosophize with Cake
That blogging conference sounds very fun and educational! And those lemon truffles are making me drool before breakfast 🙂 I love lemon desserts in the summertime, it's just the perfectly fresh flavor.
Andrea
I love/love this recipe, do you think it would work with oranges? I just have quit a few & have been using them in almost everything, salads/yogurt/tea/cake, you name it. It's became a'la Orange. Doesn't everything sound better in French, if only I was in France...dream sequence~~~~la la la...well I do live in Vegas, Ya know the Paris Hotel? Oh come on we could have gone on forever with you never finding out my dirty little secret, YUP...livin' da dream, (more like duh scream), somebody help me!Europe why have thou forsaken me, I never intended to stay? Oh my word. lions & tigers & bears...where's my life, I was raised across the pond...there must be some mistake, perhaps as I slept one night someone slipped in & grabbed it & ran back to my dear beautiful Europe? Well as I try to choke down my salad with a pinch of infused evoo & orange juice & zest, it's a tad on the dry side, but ya know? We've gotta suffer to be healthy & the best we can be...naw I'm not doing that bad, it's all about control of what I eat my last meal of the day, lite & tight. Like yourself I go to great lengths to always prepare lovely low cal/fat/sugar (don't you hate it when nonfat has high sugar?) meals/soups(love)/deserts(yum)/salads(duh)...anywho gotta go, love ya so...sad when a mind snaps...Thanks for being you... um "it's" not letting me "rate this recipe" 10 stars!
Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living
Brenda - it was so great meeting you person finally! You are a beautiful inside and out and I feel blessed to have met you through our blogs and now in person. Big conferences can be so intimidating. I still remember the first one I went to. You're a gem!
Brenda
I thank God you were there to help me!! I am forever grateful for you for making me feel comfortable and helping me through, wish we had had more time together. You are just as I imagined in person, totally "real" and I feel blessed to call you friend!
christine
Those truffles are beautiful! The lemon is perfect for the impending summer weather.
Sarah Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella)
I wish I was more of an extrovert (well, sort of, but not really -- I like me) -- at least when it comes to conference going. That said, I love when I meet a person and they are exactly what I expected. And in an unrelated note, these truffles look AMAZING!
foodwanderings
I love anything coconut and these no bake goodness looks like an awesome dessert. I wish you could send my way 1, 2 or even maybe a dozen in all. 🙂
Ginny McMeans
What a nice recipe! I can just taste them!
Samantha
I went last year and I was super sad to miss this year. I can't wait to get back into the conference swing of things! These lemon coconut truffles look amazing!
Brenda
Thanks Sam!
Stephanie @ Back For Seconds
I love Ree 🙂 Sounds like a fab weekend! These truffles are amazing!
Brenda
She was so sweet to me and I was all goofy and awkward! But at least I got a pic!
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme
I've been to several blogging conferences and always find the "networking" part to be the most difficult. But you know, we always tend to judge ourselves more critically than others judge us, so I'll bet you actually made a fantastic impression. I know these truffles are making a huge impression on me!!
Brenda
Thanks so much Lana, you are probably right, it wasn't as bad as I thought it was. I am so critical of myself for sure.
Julie
So glad I got to meet you in Miami! The truffles look great!
Brenda
Thanks Julie, so nice to meet you too!
Amy @Very Culinary
I've been blogging for 4 years and have yet to make it to a conference - hoping for one out west *shakes fists* Love these truffles...anything lemon and coconut!
Brenda
Thanks Amy!
Leigh Anne
So glad you got to go! I follow you on IG so it was fun to see your adventures! I was curious if you got to meet Ree......how cool! This recipe looks so delish with all the flavors I love. Gonna try it soon!
Brenda
Thanks Leigh Anne, it was stressful but fun! My pic is so goofy with Ree I'm so not sure I want to post it LOL!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour)
Oh man. I've wanted to go to a conference forever but haven't had time/finances. But I'm NOT an extrovert so I imagine it would be horrific for me! Either way, I'd eat a giant helping of these truffles. They look fantastic, so light and tarty and sweet!
Brenda
As long as you have a friend, honestly you'd be fine. You could skip anything you want, nothing is required and it is just fun hanging with other bloggers at the parties too!