White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Truffles
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Make these easy White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Truffles perfect for holidays, gifts, or sweet indulgence.
- Prep time
- 25 minutes
- Cook time
- 5 minutes
- Total time
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield
- 20 truffles
Ingredients
11 oz white chocolate, finely chopped 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons heavy cream Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon orange or vanilla extract (optional) ⅓ cup dried cranberries, finely chopped ⅓ cup toasted pistachios, finely chopped ½ cup powdered sugar (for coating)Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Mixture: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low-medium heat. Add the heavy cream and stir until combined.
- Add Flavor: Stir in salt and optional orange or vanilla extract. Let cool slightly.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Melt white chocolate gently in a double boiler. Do not exceed 105°F.
- Combine Mixtures: Fold cream mixture into melted chocolate gently using a spatula.
- Mix in Add-ins: Stir in chopped cranberries and pistachios. Cover and rest 1 hour, then chill for 2–3 hours.
- Shape the Truffles: Scoop and roll into 1-inch balls using your hands.
- Coat in Powdered Sugar: Roll each truffle in powdered sugar until coated.
- Store: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
For longer storage, freeze the truffles and re-roll in powdered sugar before serving.Nutrition
- Calories
- 110
- Fat
- 7g
- Saturated fat
- 4g
- Sugar
- 9g
- Sodium
- 15mg
- Protein
- 1g
- Carbohydrates
- 11g
- Fiber
- 0.5g