Description
Delightfully creamy White Christmas truffles featuring white chocolate, dried cranberries, and pistachios, coated in desiccated coconut. These no-bake treats are perfect for festive celebrations and make an elegant, bite-sized dessert option.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Mixture
- 180g white chocolate, chopped
- 80ml (1/3 cup) thickened cream
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (optional)
- 40g (1/4 cup) dried cranberries, chopped
- 40g (1/4 cup) pistachios, chopped
Coating
- 35g (1/3 cup) desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate and cream: Place the chopped white chocolate and thickened cream in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, ensuring the bowl does not touch the water. Stir gently with a metal spoon until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth. If using, stir in the vanilla bean paste. Set the mixture aside to cool slightly.
- Incorporate cranberries and pistachios: Stir the chopped dried cranberries and pistachios into the melted chocolate mixture. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for about 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until firm enough to handle but still slightly sticky.
- Form and coat truffles: Place the desiccated coconut in a shallow dish. Using level tablespoons, roll the chilled mixture into balls and then roll each ball in the coconut to coat thoroughly. Arrange the truffles in a single layer inside an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Ensure the bowl doesn’t touch the simmering water to prevent the chocolate from burning.
- Chilling the mixture for the full 3 hours is important for easier rolling of the truffles.
- For variations, substitute cranberries with dried cherries or pistachios with almonds.
- The truffles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Use white chocolate of good quality for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
