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Cranberry Pistachio White Chocolate Truffles

Luscious white chocolate truffles with tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios, perfect for holiday gifting or festive desserts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 20 truffles
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Truffle Mixture
  • 12 oz white chocolate chopped
  • 0.33 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup pistachios finely chopped
  • extra chopped pistachios or cranberries optional for rolling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • Parchment-lined tray
  • Spoon or small scoop

Method
 

  1. Place white chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
  2. Heat cream until simmering and pour over chocolate.
  3. Let sit 2–3 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  4. Add butter and vanilla extract, mix until combined.
  5. Fold in chopped cranberries and pistachios.
  6. Cover and refrigerate 2–3 hours until firm.
  7. Scoop portions and roll into balls with lightly greased hands.
  8. Roll truffles in extra pistachios or cranberries if desired.
  9. Chill 30 minutes before serving. Store in airtight container in fridge up to 1 week.

Notes

Use high-quality white chocolate for smooth texture. Keep hands cool to prevent melting while rolling.