Description
Delight in these luxurious Cranberry Pistachio White Chocolate Truffles, combining creamy white chocolate with tangy dried cranberries and crunchy pistachios for a perfect no-bake holiday treat that’s both elegant and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Base
- 12 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
For Rolling
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Additional chopped pistachios (optional)
- Shredded coconut or melted white chocolate for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Melt and Combine: In a heatproof bowl, combine 12 ounces of finely chopped white chocolate, 1/3 cup heavy cream, and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring continuously until the chocolate mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Add Flavorings: Remove the bowl from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup finely chopped dried cranberries, and half of the 1/2 cup chopped pistachios. Mix well to combine the flavors evenly.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for 2 hours, or until it firms up enough to be scooped and rolled.
- Form the Truffles: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion the chilled mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball between your palms to smooth the surface.
- Coat the Truffles: Roll each truffle in the remaining chopped pistachios, powdered sugar, or a combination of both, coating them evenly for texture and visual appeal.
- Final Chill: Place the coated truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set before serving.
Notes
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 1 month.
- For a festive touch, roll some truffles in shredded coconut or drizzle with melted white chocolate.
- Use high-quality white chocolate for best flavor and texture.
- Chopping the dried cranberries and pistachios finely helps the truffles have a smoother texture while still offering crunch and bursts of flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Candy
- Method: No-Bake, Chilling
- Cuisine: American, European-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
