Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Cranberry Pistachio White Chocolate Truffles. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as thoughtful homemade gifts, these no-bake treats combine the rich sweetness of white chocolate with the tartness of cranberries and the crunch of pistachios. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, they are sure to impress friends and family alike. Roll them in powdered sugar for a snowy finish, making them not only a tasty treat but also a beautiful addition to any dessert table. Enjoy the joy of creating these scrumptious bites that bring comfort and cheer during the holiday season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 11 oz. white chocolate (chopped)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon orange or vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/3 cup finely chopped dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup finely chopped toasted pistachios
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over low-medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in heavy cream until combined and remove from heat.
- Add a pinch of salt and optional extract; set aside.
- Using a double boiler, melt the chopped white chocolate while stirring gently until smooth, ensuring it does not exceed 105°F.
- Combine the melted chocolate with the butter and cream mixture using a rubber spatula.
- Stir in chopped cranberries and pistachios until evenly distributed. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for one hour.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until firm.
- Scoop out mixture using a melon baller or spoon, rolling into inch-sized balls.
- Roll each truffle in powdered sugar until well coated.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg