Description
Sweet holiday magic unfolds with cranberry pistachio white chocolate truffles, blending festive flavors into irresistible bite-sized confections. Luxurious ganache and delicate crunch promise a sensory journey that delights chocolate enthusiasts seeking seasonal indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 oz white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup pistachios
- 4 oz cream cheese
Binding/Moisture Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coating/Garnish Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup white chocolate (for melting)
- 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
- 2 tbsp dried cranberries (for topping)
Instructions
- Finely chop dried cranberries and pistachios into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the truffle mixture.
- Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring between each interval until smooth and completely liquefied.
- Blend softened cream cheese with the melted white chocolate until the mixture becomes creamy and homogeneous, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Fold in chopped dried cranberries and pistachios into the chocolate-cream cheese base, mixing gently to maintain the texture of the add-ins.
- Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture is well combined and develops a consistent, spreadable consistency.
- Refrigerate the truffle mixture for 30-45 minutes, allowing it to firm up and become easier to handle.
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, shape the chilled mixture into uniform round balls, rolling between palms to create smooth surfaces.
- Melt additional white chocolate for coating, creating a smooth, glossy finish for dipping the truffles.
- Carefully dip each truffle into the melted white chocolate, using a fork to lift and drain excess coating.
- Immediately sprinkle chopped pistachios and dried cranberry pieces on top of each truffle while the chocolate coating is still wet.
- Place coated truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to set the chocolate and firm up the truffles.
- Transfer to a serving platter and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve, allowing the truffles to maintain their shape and texture.
Notes
- Chop ingredients uniformly to guarantee consistent texture and prevent large chunks disrupting the smooth truffle experience.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother blending and preventing white chocolate from seizing during mixing.
- Toast pistachios lightly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful aromatic dimension to the truffles.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like coconut cream and vegan white chocolate for those with dietary restrictions, maintaining the recipe’s delicate balance of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg