Description
Luxurious pistachio white chocolates elevate dessert experiences with Mediterranean charm. Creamy, nutty morsels melt gracefully, offering sweet indulgence that transports taste buds to elegant culinary moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) white chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) shelled pistachios, chopped
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredient:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Gently warm heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until tiny bubbles form around the edges, then immediately remove from heat.
- Transfer chopped white chocolate to a mixing bowl and pour the hot cream over it, allowing the chocolate to soften for 2 minutes without stirring.
- Whisk the cream and chocolate together until a silky, uniform ganache develops, then incorporate vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Chill the ganache mixture in the refrigerator for approximately 120 minutes, or until it firms up and becomes moldable.
- Using a small spoon or cookie scoop, portion out bite-sized spheres of the chilled ganache.
- Carefully roll each ganache portion between palms to create smooth, uniform balls.
- Delicately coat each white chocolate sphere by rolling it through finely chopped pistachios, applying gentle pressure to ensure nuts adhere completely.
- Finish the truffles with a light dusting of powdered sugar, creating an elegant, frosted appearance before serving at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure cream is heated gently to prevent scorching, which can ruin the delicate white chocolate flavor.
- Choose high-quality white chocolate with cocoa butter for a smoother, richer ganache texture.
- Chill the mixture thoroughly to make rolling easier and prevent melting during handling.
- For a gluten-free version, double-check all ingredients meet dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 497
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 38 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg