Description
Luxuriously creamy pistachio truffles infused with the vibrant tartness of fresh raspberries, creating an elegant and indulgent bite-sized treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 cup shelled pistachios, finely ground
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup freeze-dried raspberries, crushed (plus extra for rolling)
Fresh raspberries, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and melted white chocolate until smooth and well blended.
- Stir in the ground pistachios, vanilla extract, and crushed freeze-dried raspberries until fully incorporated.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop out small portions and roll into 1-inch balls between your palms.
- Roll each truffle in additional crushed freeze-dried raspberries to coat evenly.
- Place truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate again for 30 minutes before serving.
- Optionally, garnish each truffle with a fresh raspberry on top for extra color and flavor.
Notes
Substitute white chocolate with milk or dark chocolate for a different flavor.
Add a pinch of sea salt on top to enhance sweetness and pistachio flavor.
Roll truffles in chopped pistachios or cocoa powder instead of freeze-dried raspberries for variation.
Use dried raspberries if freeze-dried are unavailable, though tartness will be less pronounced.
Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week; avoid freezing to maintain texture.
Serve chilled or at room temperature for best creamy texture.
For vegan/dairy-free version, use dairy-free cream cheese and vegan white chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake, Refrigerate, Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 7g
- Sodium: Approximately 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg