Description
Delightfully creamy and festive, these White Christmas truffles combine smooth white chocolate and rich cream with crunchy pistachios and tart dried cranberries, all coated in a snowy layer of desiccated coconut. Perfect as a holiday treat or gift, these no-bake truffles are easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Base
- 180g white chocolate, chopped
- 80ml (1/3 cup) thickened cream
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (optional)
Mix-ins
- 40g (1/4 cup) dried cranberries, chopped
- 40g (1/4 cup) pistachios, chopped
Coating
- 35g (1/3 cup) desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Melting the Chocolate: 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 continuously with a metal spoon until the chocolate melts completely and the mixture is smooth. Stir in the vanilla bean paste if using, then set the mixture aside to cool slightly.
- Incorporating Mix-ins: Once the chocolate mixture has cooled a bit, fold in the chopped dried cranberries and pistachios evenly. Cover and refrigerate the mixture for about 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until it firms up enough to be rolled into balls. Note that the mixture will remain slightly sticky.
- Shaping and Coating: Pour the desiccated coconut into a shallow dish. Using level tablespoons, scoop portions of the chilled mixture and roll them gently into balls. Then roll each ball in the coconut until fully coated. Place the finished truffles in a single layer in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For best texture, chill the mixture thoroughly before shaping to help it firm up properly.
- Use good-quality white chocolate for a richer flavor and smoother texture.
- You can substitute dried cranberries with other dried fruits like cherries or raisins if preferred.
- Store the truffles in the refrigerator and consume within one week for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (approx. 20g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
