Irresistible Christmas Truffles: Easy No-Bake Holiday Treats
Irresistible Christmas Truffles provide a creamy blend of white chocolate, pistachios, and dried cranberries, making them a perfect holiday treat.
Equipment
- Heatproof bowl
- Double boiler
- Spoon or small scoop
- Airtight container
Ingredients
For the Truffle Base
- 8 oz White Chocolate Avoid chips for the best flavor.
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Dried Cranberries Finely chopped.
- 1/2 cup Pistachios Chopped; or substitute with almonds or walnuts.
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter Optional for extra silkiness.
For the Coating
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar Dusting before serving.
Instructions
Making Truffles
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the white chocolate using a double boiler or microwave at 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Once melted, stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract. If using unsalted butter, add it now.
- Gently fold in the finely chopped dried cranberries and pistachios until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the truffle base to the refrigerator for 1–2 hours until firm but moldable.
- Using a small scoop or spoon, portion out the mixture and roll it into bite-sized balls.
- Just before serving, roll each truffle in powdered sugar.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, garnish each truffle with crushed pistachios on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1truffleCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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