Cranberry Pistachio White Chocolate Truffles
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Cranberry Pistachio White Chocolate Truffles. Perfect for sharing at holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, these no-bake treats combine creamy white chocolate with tangy dried cranberries and crunchy pistachios. With their charming snowball appearance and rich flavors, they are sure to be a hit among friends and family. Easy to make and fun to customize, these truffles not only taste heavenly but also make beautiful gifts when packaged nicely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 15 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
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 (for coating)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low-medium heat. Stir in heavy cream and mix well.
- Add a pinch of salt and optional extract for flavor.
- Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler until smooth, avoiding overheating.
- Combine melted chocolate with the butter mixture, then fold in cranberries and pistachios.
- Let the mixture sit covered at room temperature for an hour, then refrigerate for 2-3 hours until firm.
- Shape into one-inch balls and roll in powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg