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Pistachio Truffles
These easy, no bake truffles are perfect for holidays and gift-giving. Made with Pistachios, vanilla wafers, cream cheese, golden rum and a white chocolate coating, they're really delicious.
Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 259 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups vanilla wafers
- 1 cup roasted, salted pistachios
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons rum optional
FOR GARNISH
- 10 ounces white chocolate melting wafers I used Ghirardelli
- ¼ cup extra pistachios finely chopped
Instructions
MAKE THE TRUFFLES
- Combine the vanilla wafers and pistachios in the food processor and pulse several times until it resembles sand.
- Add the cream cheese and rum and pulse again, scraping down the bowl of the food processor several times as necessary. Add the brown sugar and pulse to combine.
- When the mixture is well mixed, dip a tablespoon into the mixture and place it in your hand. Press to compact the truffle so that it sticks together, then gently roll it into a ball. Transfer the truffles to a rimmed baking sheet.
- Continue rolling out the remaining truffles. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes until firm.
Cup of Yum
GARNISH THE TRUFFLES
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Put the white chocolate wafers into a microwaveable bowl. Microwave on 50% power for 30 second increments, stirring after each time until the wafers are melted and completely smooth.
- Remove the truffles from the refrigerator and place one on the end of a fork. Hold the truffle over the bowl of melted white chocolate and use a spoon to pour the melted chocolate over the truffle until it's well coated.
- Transfer the truffle to the prepared baking sheet and use a toothpick or another fork to gently push the truffle onto the parchment paper (being careful not to mess up the candy coating). Sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
- Continue with the remaining truffles in the same fashion. Let the chocolate coating dry for about an hour, then transfer the truffles to an airtight storage container or gift boxes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
259kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
87mg
(4%)
Potassium
185mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
150IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259
% Daily Value*
Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
Protein | 4g | 8% |
Fat | 15g | 23% |
Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
Sodium | 87mg | 4% |
Potassium | 185mg | 4% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 20g | 40% |
Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.