Grand Marnier Pistachio Truffles

Gluten Free
Grand Marnier Pistachio Truffles
45 min.
28
148kcal

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Indulge in the exquisite blend of flavors with our Gluten-Free Grand Marnier Pistachio Truffles, a delightful recipe that promises to tantalize your taste buds in just 45 minutes. Perfect for gatherings, these truffles offer a luxurious 148 calories per serving, making them an ideal appetizer, snack, or starter. With a harmonious combination of Grand Marnier, heavy cream, orange zest, and toasted pistachios, these truffles are a symphony of textures and tastes.

To create these heavenly treats, you'll need a blend of ingredients that are both simple and sophisticated. The base is a decadent mixture of semisweet chocolate and unsalted butter, melted to perfection. The star of the show, however, is the combination of Grand Marnier, heavy cream, light corn syrup, and orange zest, which creates a lusciously flavored ganache. The pistachios add a delightful crunch and visual appeal, making these truffles irresistible.

Preparing these truffles is an easy and enjoyable process. The ganache is first made by heating cream, butter, and corn syrup, then pouring it over the chocolate and Grand Marnier. After chilling, the mixture is shaped into balls and coated in a melted chocolate-pistachio-orange zest mixture. The result? A stunning, flavor-packed truffle that's as beautiful as it is delicious.

Whether you're hosting a sophisticated dinner party or looking for a unique snack to enjoy with friends, these Grand Marnier Pistachio Truffles are sure to impress. Their gluten-free status ensures that everyone can enjoy them, making them the perfect crowd-pleaser. So why wait? Dive into the world of gourmet truffles and create a masterpiece that will leave your guests longing for more.

Ingredients

  • teaspoon plus light
  • 0.3 cup grand marnier 
  • 0.5 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • teaspoon orange zest finely grated
  • ounces pistachios shelled toasted chopped ( if desired)
  • 2.3 cups bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Combine cream, butter, and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until sugar dissolves.
  2. Remove from heat.
  3. Add 1 2/3 cups chocolate and liquor (do not stir); let stand 1 minute. Gently swirl pan until smooth.
  4. Pour into a bowl; chill, stirring every 15 minutes, until thick enough to hold shape (about 45 minutes). Using 2 spoons, shape the mixture into 1-inch balls (about 2 teaspoons each) and place on wax paperlined plates. Refrigerate until chilled (15 minutes).
  5. Meanwhile, in a bowl set over a medium saucepan of simmering water, gently melt remaining 2/3 cup chocolate.
  6. Pour melted chocolate into one bowl and chopped pistachios and orange zest in another bowl. Dip each chilled truffle into chocolate first, then into pistachio-orange mixture, rolling to coat. Refrigerate until firm (about 8 minutes) or until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories148kcal
Protein6.14%
Fat65.52%
Carbs28.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.32
Glycemic Load
0.24
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.8565217463867%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.45mg
Catechin
0.22mg
Epigallocatechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:147.77kcal
7.39%
Fat:10.7g
16.46%
Saturated Fat:5.04g
31.52%
Carbohydrates:10.41g
3.47%
Net Carbohydrates:8.61g
3.13%
Sugar:6.9g
7.66%
Cholesterol:7.83mg
2.61%
Sodium:3.17mg
0.14%
Alcohol:0.55g
100%
Alcohol %:2.44%
100%
Caffeine:13.09mg
4.36%
Protein:2.26g
4.51%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.33%
Copper:0.26mg
13.13%
Magnesium:33.42mg
8.35%
Fiber:1.8g
7.2%
Phosphorus:70.53mg
7.05%
Iron:1.17mg
6.48%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.49%
Potassium:150.02mg
4.29%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.92%
Zinc:0.53mg
3.56%
Selenium:1.8µg
2.57%
Vitamin A:120.27IU
2.41%
Vitamin E:0.29mg
1.92%
Calcium:18.65mg
1.86%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.5%
Vitamin K:1.26µg
1.2%
Vitamin B3:0.21mg
1.04%
Source:My Recipes