Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup of mishti doi (sweet yogurt)
- 1 cup of white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup of heavy cream
- 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp of cardamom powder
- 1/4 tsp of salt
- 1/2 cup of chopped pistachios
Special equipment needed:
- Double boiler or a heatproof bowl and a saucepan
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheet
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the white chocolate chips and heavy cream together, stirring occasionally.
2. Once the chocolate is melted, remove from heat and add the mishti doi, powdered sugar, cardamom powder, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
3. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a small cookie scoop or a spoon, scoop out the mixture and roll into balls.
5. Roll the balls in chopped pistachios and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Refrigerate the truffles for at least 30 minutes or until firm.
7. Serve chilled and enjoy!
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
- Chilling time: 2 hours
Temperature:
- Room temperature for melting the chocolate
- Refrigerator for chilling the mixture and truffles
Serving size:
- Makes about 20 truffles
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 120 per truffle
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Protein: 2g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use dark chocolate chips instead of white chocolate chips.
- You can use any type of nuts instead of pistachios.
Variations:
- You can add a teaspoon of rose water for a floral flavor.
- You can add a tablespoon of cocoa powder for a chocolatey flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the mishti doi is at room temperature before adding it to the melted chocolate.
- Use a cookie scoop for even-sized truffles.
- Refrigerate the truffles before rolling them in pistachios to prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands.
Storage instructions:
- Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Reheating instructions:
- These truffles are best served chilled and do not need to be reheated.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the truffles on a platter or in a decorative box.
Garnishes:
- You can garnish the truffles with a sprinkle of cardamom powder or edible gold dust.
Pairings:
- Serve the truffles with a cup of hot chai tea.
Suggested side dishes:
- These truffles are a dessert and do not require any side dishes.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mixture is too soft to roll into balls, refrigerate it for a longer period of time.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use fresh mishti doi and check the expiration date on the yogurt.
Food history:
- Mishti doi is a traditional Bengali dessert made with sweetened yogurt.
Flavor profiles:
- These truffles have a sweet and tangy flavor from the mishti doi, a creamy texture from the white chocolate, and a nutty flavor from the pistachios.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve these truffles as a dessert at a dinner party or as a sweet treat for yourself.
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Region: Indian
Taste: Sweet, Creamy, Nutty, Caramelized