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White chocolate, pistachio & cardamom truffles

White chocolate, pistachio & cardamom truffles on a tray

White chocolate, pistachio & cardamom truffles

Name: White chocolate, pistachio & cardamom truffles
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 40
Ingredients: 8 green cardamom pods seeds removed; ¼ tsp caster sugar; 175g unsalted shelled pistachios; 250g white chocolate finely chopped; 180ml double cream; 75g unsalted butter softened

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Serves 35 - 40

Easy

Prep: 40 mins

Cook: 5 mins

plus 3-5 hrs chilling

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Make some gorgeous creamy, nutty truffles to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights in November. They’re also ideal for gifting to friends and family

Gluten-free

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Ingredients

Nutrition

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8 green cardamom pods

seeds removed
¼ tsp caster sugar
175g unsalted shelled pistachios
250g white chocolate

finely chopped
180ml double cream
75g unsalted butter

softened

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Nutrition: Per serving (40)

kcal95
fat8g
saturates4g
carbs4g
sugars4g
fibre0.4g
protein2g
salt0.02g

Method

step 1

Pound the cardamom seeds and sugar together using a pestle and mortar until the seeds are finely ground. Set aside. Tip the pistachios into a food processor and blitz until finely chopped.
step 2

Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Tip the cream and ground cardamom mixture into a small pan and bring to a simmer over a low heat, stirring occasionally, for 2 mins until steaming. Slowly pour over the chocolate, whisking until the chocolate has melted.
step 3

Mix in the butter, 1 tsp at a time, until fully incorporated. Stir in 80g of the chopped pistachios, then cover the bowl and chill for 3-4 hrs to firm up.
step 4

Scoop the truffle mixture into marble-sized balls using a teaspoon, and gently roll each piece between your palms to shape. (You may want to wear gloves for this.) Arrange the truffles on a tray lined with parchment and chill for 30 mins to firm up.
step 5

Tip the remaining chopped pistachios onto a large plate and roll the truffles in them to evenly coat. Will keep chilled in an airtight container for five days. Serve at room temperature.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, Christmas 2023

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