A delightful recipe for Cranberry Pistachio White Chocolate Truffles that combines the sweetness of white chocolate with the tartness of cranberries and the crunch of pistachios.
Author:Alex Lee
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:3 hours 15 minutes
Yield:Approximately 20 truffles 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:No-bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
8 ounces high-quality white chocolate, finely chopped
½ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
¼ cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
Additional chopped pistachios and cranberries (optional, for coating)
Instructions
Prepare the Truffle Mixture: Place chopped white chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering. Pour over chocolate, let sit, then stir until smooth. Add vanilla, cranberries, and pistachios.
Chill the Mixture: Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until firm.
Shape the Truffles: Scoop mixture into balls, roll between hands to shape. Optionally coat in additional nuts and cranberries.
Chill and Store: Place truffles on a baking sheet, refrigerate until firm. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
For a sweeter option, coat truffles in powdered sugar.
These truffles are great as holiday gifts and pair well with coffee or tea.