Description
These festive Christmas Truffles are the perfect quick dessert or edible gift. Made with creamy white chocolate, tangy dried cranberries, and crunchy pistachios, each bite bursts with texture and holiday flavor. Their snowy powdered sugar finish gives them a wintry charm, ideal for easy holiday party desserts, make-ahead treats, or cozy food ideas to enjoy by the fire. Whether you're looking for a healthy snack upgrade, elegant dessert table item, or simple no-bake Christmas recipe, these truffles deliver every time.
Ingredients
12 oz white chocolate, finely chopped
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
1/3 cup pistachios, shelled and finely chopped
1 tbsp unsalted butter (optional)
1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
1. Melt the white chocolate gently using a double boiler or microwave in short intervals. Stir until smooth.
2. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract. If using, mix in butter for extra silkiness.
3. Fold in the cranberries and pistachios evenly.
4. Chill the mixture for 1–2 hours until firm but moldable.
5. Scoop and roll into small balls using a spoon or cookie scoop.
6. Roll each ball in powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
7. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Let them sit a few minutes at room temperature before eating.
Notes
Always use high-quality white chocolate for the smoothest melt and best flavor.
Don’t skip chilling – it's key to forming perfect truffles without a sticky mess.
Coat in powdered sugar just before serving to keep them looking fresh and snowy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Christmas treats, easy dessert, holiday snack, edible gift, truffle recipe