Description
Festive no-bake chocolate truffles studded with cranberries and pistachios, perfect for holiday gifting and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup pistachios, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or crushed pistachios for rolling
Instructions
- 1. Place the chopped chocolate in a heat-safe bowl.
- 2. Heat the heavy cream and butter in a small saucepan until steaming but not boiling.
- 3. Pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes.
- 4. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- 5. Add vanilla, salt, chopped cranberries, and pistachios; stir to combine.
- 6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1–2 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
- 7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls with your hands.
- 8. Roll each truffle in cocoa powder, coconut, or crushed pistachios.
- 9. Refrigerate until firm, then store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For a white-chocolate variation, use white chocolate and add a hint of orange zest.
- Truffles keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
- Freeze for longer storage and thaw in the fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: truffles, cranberry pistachio, Christmas candy, holiday treats