White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Truffles 🍬🎄✨
Creamy, festive, and beautifully elegant, these White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Truffles are the ultimate no-bake holiday treat. Each bite combines silky-smooth white chocolate, tart dried cranberries, and crunchy pistachios — a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors. They’re stunning on dessert trays, ideal for gifting, and irresistibly easy to make.
Ingredients
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
- ½ cup pistachios, chopped
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Extra melted white chocolate or powdered sugar for coating (optional)
Instructions
Place the white chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer (don’t let it boil). Pour the hot cream over the white chocolate and let it sit for 1–2 minutes to soften. Stir gently until smooth and glossy, forming a ganache. If needed, microwave the mixture for 10–15 seconds to fully melt any remaining chips.
Stir in the vanilla extract (if using), chopped cranberries, pistachios, and a pinch of salt. Mix until everything is evenly distributed. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until the mixture is firm enough to scoop.
Once chilled, use a small cookie scoop or spoon to form bite-sized balls. Roll them quickly between your palms to smooth the shape. Place the truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
For an optional coating, dip each truffle in melted white chocolate for a smooth shell, or roll them lightly in powdered sugar for a snowy finish. Chill for another 15 minutes to set before serving.
Tips for Perfect Truffles
Use high-quality white chocolate for the best texture and flavor. Don’t skip the chilling step — it helps the ganache firm up properly. If your mixture becomes too hard, let it sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before rolling. Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze for up to a month.
Serving Ideas
Serve these festive truffles as part of a Christmas dessert platter, gift them in decorative tins, or place them in mini paper cups for an elegant presentation. They pair beautifully with coffee, hot chocolate, or a glass of champagne for a luxurious holiday treat.
Nutritional Information (per truffle)
Calories: ~130 kcal
Protein: 2g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fat: 9g
Conclusion
These White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Truffles are everything a holiday sweet should be — rich, creamy, and bursting with festive color and flavor. The tang of cranberries perfectly complements the creamy white chocolate, while pistachios add just the right crunch. Elegant yet effortless, these truffles are sure to brighten your dessert table and delight every guest this season.