Cranberry Pistachio Truffles: Easy No-Bake Holiday Treats

Cranberry Pistachio Truffles are no-bake delights combining tart cranberries, crunchy pistachios, and smooth white chocolate, perfect for festive gatherings.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 5

Chill Time 2

Total Time 2 35

Servings: 24 truffles

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Truffle Mixture

0.5 cup Dried Cranberries Chopped, unsweetened for bolder flavor
0.333 cup Pistachios Chopped, roasted and salted preferred
8 ounces White Chocolate High-quality chocolate for best texture
2 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with margarine
0.25 cup Heavy Cream
0.5 cup Powdered Sugar For rolling truffles

For the Coating

0.5 cup Additional Powdered Sugar For rolling the finished truffles

Equipment

Double boiler
Shallow container
Melon baller

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Finely chop ½ cup of dried cranberries and ⅓ cup of pistachios, then set aside.
In a double boiler, melt 8 ounces of white chocolate, 2 tablespoons of butter, and ¼ cup of heavy cream over low heat for about 5 minutes.
Remove the melted chocolate mixture from heat and stir in the chopped cranberries and pistachios.
Pour the mixture into a shallow container, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for approximately 2 hours.
Once firm, roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
Roll each truffle in powdered sugar and arrange on a serving platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for best results. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.

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