Desserts
White Chocolate and Pistachio Truffles
2
15 minutes
Serve it as dessert, all your guests will love it.
Ingredients
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200 g white melting chocolate
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90 ml whipping cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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A pinch of salt
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40 g pistachios, shelled and finely chopped
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15 ml STAR extra virgin olive oil
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Crushed pistachios, shredded coconut, or white chocolate powder for coating
Instructions
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1.
Chop the white chocolate and set it in a heat-resistant bowl.
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2.
Heat the whipping cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer gently. Take it off the heat and pour it over the white chocolate.
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3.
Let it sit for 1 minute and then stir until the mixture is entirely smooth. Add the vanilla extract, the salt, the chopped pistachios, and the extra virgin olive oil and mix well.
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4.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours until the mixture is firm but malleable.
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5.
Form small balls using a spoon or slightly moistened hands.
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6.
Coat the truffles in crushed pistachios, shredded coconut, or the coating of your choice. Keep them refrigerated until ready to serve.
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7.
Before serving, you can drizzle each truffle with a few drops of citrus-infused extra virgin olive oil, vanilla, or a pinch of salt flakes. This will enhance the pistachio flavor and add a little gourmet flair.
Products used
Olive oils
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
