White Chocolate Lemon Poppy Gems
White Chocolate Lemon Poppy Gems: A Delicious and Easy-to-Make Dessert
Looking for a sweet and tangy dessert that's easy to make? Try our White Chocolate Lemon Poppy Gems! These bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a fancy dinner party. With their bright lemon flavor and creamy white chocolate coating, they're sure to be a hit with everyone.
Ingredients (makes 24 gems):
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped
Cooking tips:
- Make sure your butter is softened before starting the recipe. This will make it easier to cream with the sugar.
- Use fresh lemon zest for the best flavor. You can use a microplane or a zester to get fine, even pieces.
- Don't overmix the batter. Mix until just combined to avoid tough, dry gems.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion out the batter evenly.
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix until well combined.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the lemon zest and poppy seeds.
6. Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion out the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a gem comes out clean.
8. Let the gems cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval.
10. Dip the tops of the cooled gems into the melted white chocolate and let them set on a piece of parchment paper.
Appearance and taste:
These White Chocolate Lemon Poppy Gems are a beautiful golden color with flecks of poppy seeds and bits of lemon zest. The white chocolate coating adds a creamy sweetness that complements the tangy lemon flavor perfectly. The gems are soft and tender, with a slightly crumbly texture that melts in your mouth.
Type of dishes: Dessert, Snack
Main ingredients: Flour, Lemon, White Chocolate
