Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Cranberry Pistachio White Chocolate Truffles, the perfect no-bake dessert for any holiday celebration. These charming little treats resemble snowballs, making them an eye-catching addition to your dessert table. With a unique blend of tart dried cranberries, crunchy pistachios, and creamy white chocolate, these truffles are not only delicious but also make thoughtful gifts for friends and family. Effortless to prepare and easy to store, they are a wonderful treat for any occasion!
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 unsalted butter and heavy cream together.
- Stir in a pinch of salt and optional extract; set aside.
- Melt white chocolate over a double boiler until smooth.
- Combine the melted chocolate with the butter and cream mixture.
- Gently fold in dried cranberries and toasted pistachios. Let cool at room temperature for an hour before refrigerating for 2-3 hours until firm.
- Once firm, scoop into balls and roll in powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor and texture. Experiment with different nuts or coatings such as crushed almonds or coconut for variety.