This white truffle aioli recipe is so zesty and creamy. A rich base of may and sour cream is infused with white truffle oil, garlic, and lemon zest for an earthy, tangy sauce that's perfect with so many foods.
Truffles are so wonderful to cook with. I love experimenting with them. That's why I decided to create this delicious sauce. It's easy, delicious, and it pairs well with all kinds of foods.
White Truffle Aioli Recipe
This was inspired by another creamy sauce recipe on this site, and pairs well with this amazing pretzel recipe. It's just one of many that you can use with this tasty sauce.
Ingredients
It only takes a few simple ingredients to make this recipe. The only fancy one on this list is the truffle oil and even that can be easily found at almost any grocery store.
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream
- White truffle oil
- Garlic cloves
- Lemon zest
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.
Instructions
Making this delicious sauce couldn't be easier, and I mean that in the literal sense. It only takes two steps!
Step 1: Prep
Measure all of your ingredients and grate the garlic cloves.
Step 2: Mix the Sauce
Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, truffle oil, garlic, lemon zest, and salt and pepper together in a bowl. Refrigerate or set aside until ready to use.
Hint: To make things easier, you can use a food processor to process your garlic rather than try to grate it without grating your fingers as well.
Substitutions
Don't have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this white truffle aioli recipe.
- Low Fat - Use low fat mayo and sour cream to reduce the calories.
- Garlic Powder - You can use garlic powder or dried, minced garlic if you don't have garlic powder on hand.
Variations
Want to personalize this white truffle aioli recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.
- Spicy - It's not traditional, but try adding a little red pepper to the aioli for extra kick.
- Onion - Add some onion powder for more flavor.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this Caesar parmesan dip.
Equipment
It takes almost no equipment at all to make this recipe. You'll only need a few things.
- Measuring cups
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Zester
- Grater or food processor
- Bowl
- Spoon
Storage
This aioli will last in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for about 7 days.
Tips
This is a super easy recipe, but as always, I have some tips to make it great rather than just good.
- If you're making this ahead of time, use a bit less garlic as the garlic flavor intensifies over time.
- There aren't many ingredients, but be sure you mix it thoroughly nonetheless so you don't end up with blobs of garlic.
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FAQ
Do you have questions about this white truffle aioli recipe? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about white truffle aioli.
No. Aioli is made with mayonnaise, but it also has sour cream and garlic. It's more of a creamy dip or sauce than simple mayonnaise.
It's traditionally used as a dip for vegetable crudite, boiled eggs, and shellfish. However, it's also great on hamburgers, hot dogs, pork, chicken, beef, and as a dipping sauce for chips, pretzels, and the like.
This will last in the fridge in an air-tight container for about 7 days.
White Truffle Aioli Recipe
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White Truffle Aioli Recipe
Equipment
- bowl
- mason jar or resealable container with a lid
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup white truffle oil
- 4-5 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon, zested
- salt
- pepper
- 6 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Get out and measure your ingredients.
- In a bowl add mayo, sour cream, truffle oil, garlic, lemon zest. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Whisk until blended. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate in a sealed or covered container until needed. At least an hour.
- Serve and enjoy every spoonful.
Notes
- If you're making this ahead of time, use a bit less garlic as the garlic flavor intensifies over time.
- There aren't many ingredients, but be sure you mix it thoroughly nonetheless so you don't end up with blobs of garlic.
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