Soft and irresistible, these chocolate-pistachio truffles can be prepared in no time. Ideal for impressing your guests at New Year’s Eve or for a gourmet homemade gift, they combine refinement and simplicity in every bite.
For the New Year, nothing beats a little homemade treat which impresses as much by its taste as by its simplicity. On Instagram, @Mesbrouillonsdecuisine sharing this recipe for chocolate-pistachio truffles ultra easy to prepare, without butter but just as delicious. This little chocolate pleasure can be personalized according to your desires: hazelnuts, almonds or cashew nuts easily replace the pistachio to vary the flavors.
Simple ingredients for a delicious result
Here’s what you need for 20 to 24 truffles :
- 100g dark chocolate
- 80 g of vegetable soy drink or milk
- 60 g of fluid pistachio butter
- 40 g roasted and crushed pistachios
- For the coating: 1 to 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa
This recipe has the advantage of being super simple and fastperfect even for beginners. It does not require traditional butter, but remains just as delicious thanks to pistachio butter. And good news: They keep perfectly in the refrigerator for several days in an airtight box, ready to be enjoyed or offered.
Preparation step by step
Start with roast the pistachios in the pan or in the oven to enhance their flavor, then let them cool before roughly crushing them. Then crush the dark chocolate and place it in a salad bowl with the pistachio pieces. Bring to a boil milk or vegetable drink with the pistachio butter, then pour this hot mixture over the chocolate and pistachios.
Let sit for 30 seconds without touching, then mix vigorously until you obtain a smooth and shiny ganache. Film it forming a rectangle and reserve in the refrigerator for 1h30 or until it is well set. Once the ganache has cooled, cut it into regular squares using a good knife, then coat each cube with unsweetened cocoa. Shake to remove excess and store in an airtight container. These truffles can be enjoyed at room temperature and remain melting, crunchy and irresistible.
These chocolate-pistachio truffles combine speed, deliciousness and aesthetics. Ideal for finish a festive meal on a sweet note or for offer a homemade gourmet giftthey prove that a few well-chosen ingredients are enough to create a real moment of pleasure. So, who could resist it during this end of year celebrations?
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