Pistachio Truffles Recipe

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Pistachio Truffles
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Ingredients
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Nutrition
4722
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. TOAST THE PISTACHIOS: Heat oven to 325°. Toast the pistachios on a baking sheet for 7 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned, let cool, and chop.
  2. MAKE THE FILLING: Place 8 ounces of the chocolate pieces and the butter in a large bowl. In a small saucepan over low heat, bring the cream to a simmer. Remove from heat and pour half the cream into the bowl.
  3. As the chocolate melts, slowly whisk the mixture together until smooth. Then gradually add the remaining cream until it's completely incorporated and the ganache is thick and shiny. Stir in 1/2 cup of the chopped pistachios and combine well.
  4. FORM THE TRUFFLES: Pour the ganache into a 2-inch-deep baking pan, spread evenly, and place in the freezer for 30 minutes or until set (it should have the consistency of fudge). Using a melon baller or a small spoon, form rounds and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper. Let the truffles harden in the freezer for about 15 minutes. After removing from the freezer, roll truffles between your hands into marble-size spheres, squeezing slightly (try to do this quickly, otherwise they'll become too soft). You can now dust the truffles with cocoa and serve them as is, but they'll hold their shape better if you coat them with chocolate first.
  5. MAKE THE COATING: Let the truffles rest in the freezer while you make the chocolate glaze. Place the remaining chocolate pieces in a large bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and stir occasionally, until the chocolate is completely melted. Remove from heat and let cool at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate starts to set at the edge of the bowl. Drop the truffles into the melted chocolate and retrieve them with a fork, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off. Garnish immediately or leave the truffles plain and proceed to step 5.
  6. GARNISH: Roll the coated truffles in the remaining chopped pistachios.
  7. STORAGE: Place the truffles on the lined baking sheet and allow them to set in the refrigerator for 5 minutes. Truffles will keep for about 2 weeks, chilled or at room temperature, when stored in a tightly sealed container.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 4721.75 Kcal (19769 kJ)
Calories from fat 3133.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 348.2g 536%
Cholesterol 225.46mg 75%
Sodium 113.55mg 5%
Potassium 4687.87mg 100%
Total Carbs 435.36g 145%
Sugars 331.53g 1326%
Dietary Fiber 58.62g 234%
Protein 74.56g 149%
Vitamin C 16mg 27%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 26.9mg 149%
Calcium 524.6mg 52%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 491.13 Kcal (2056 kJ)
Calories from fat 325.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.22g 536%
Cholesterol 23.45mg 75%
Sodium 11.81mg 5%
Potassium 487.61mg 100%
Total Carbs 45.28g 145%
Sugars 34.48g 1326%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g 234%
Protein 7.76g 149%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 27%
Iron 2.8mg 149%
Calcium 54.6mg 52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 122.7
    Points
  • 139
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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