CRANBERRY-PISTACHIO TRUFFLES

Cranberry-Pistachio Truffles image

These cranberry-studded truffles are rich, creamy and encrusted with pistachios. They're a favorite indulgence during the holidays. -Michael Jones, Yorktwon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

10 ounces 53% cacao dark baking chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons dark baking cocoa
1/2 cup finely chopped shelled pistachios

Steps:

Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cranberry sauce and cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm enough to shape., Combine confectioner's sugar and cocoa. Shape truffle mixture into 1-in. balls. Roll in cocoa mixture, then in pistachios. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.