Cranberry Eggnog Truffles with Pistachios

These cranberry pistachio eggnog truffles capture all the cozy flavors of the holidays in one perfect bite. The creamy eggnog ganache gets a festive twist with tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios, making them as pretty as they are delicious. Plus, they’re no-bake and super easy to make.

What makes these truffles special is the unique blend of holiday ingredients like cranberry and eggnog, so they work great as Thanksgiving desserts or Christmas treats. They’re surprisingly simple to make, but look elegant enough for gift-giving or holiday entertaining.

The best part? You can make them ahead and store them in the fridge, which actually improves their flavor. Just roll them in powdered sugar right before serving for that fresh made look.

Whether you’re looking for food gift ideas, Christmas truffles or holiday treats for a crowd, you’ll want to give them a try.

Let’s make some truffles!

Ingredients

• 8 oz white chocolate, chopped
• 1/3 cup eggnog
• 1/2 teaspoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
• 1/3 cup chopped dried cranberries
• Powdered sugar for coating
• Additional white chocolate for drizzle garnish (optional)

Steps to Make Truffles

1. Gently heat eggnog, butter, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt in a small saucepan over low heat until barely simmering. Don’t let it boil or the eggnog may curdle.

2. Pour the warm eggnog mixture over chopped white chocolate and let stand for 3-5 minutes.

3. Stir until completely smooth. If chocolate pieces remain, microwave in 10-second bursts, stirring between each, until fully melted.

4. Mix in salt, chopped cranberries, and chopped pistachios. Refrigerate for 2 hours or freeze for 15 minutes until firm enough to shape.

5. Scoop mixture and roll into balls using your hands. Roll each truffle in powdered sugar to coat.

6. If desired, drizzle with melted white chocolate and garnish with additional chopped pistachios and cranberries.