Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Cranberry Pistachio White Chocolate Truffles, a no-bake treat that captures the essence of holiday celebrations. These sweet morsels, resembling delicate snowballs, offer a harmonious blend of creamy white chocolate, tart cranberries, and crunchy pistachios. Perfect for gifting or as a stunning centerpiece on your dessert table, these truffles are not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or looking for a thoughtful homemade gift, these truffles are sure to impress and satisfy every sweet tooth.
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
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low-medium heat; add heavy cream and stir to combine. Add salt and optional extract, then set aside.
- Melt white chocolate in a double boiler until smooth; avoid overheating.
- Combine the butter mixture with melted chocolate using a rubber spatula.
- Stir in cranberries and pistachios until evenly mixed; cover and let sit at room temperature for an hour before refrigerating for 2-3 hours until firm.
- Scoop out small portions and roll them into one-inch balls; coat each ball in powdered sugar.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg