Gluten-Free Pistachio Truffle Cookies
FrenchHardVegetarianGluten-Free

Gluten-Free Pistachio Truffle Cookies

A delicious french dish. Perfect for vegetarians. Gluten-free friendly.

Total Time

172 min

Serves

6

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons brown-rice syrup
  • 8 ounces high-quality bittersweet chocolate
  • finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cognac
  • 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons shelled pistachios
  • divided
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
  • 6 ounces high-quality bittersweet chocolate
  • roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin coconut oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small saucepan, heat cream and brown rice syrup over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.

  2. 2

    Immediately remove the pot from heat and add chocolate.

  3. 3

    Let stand for 3 minutes, then stir until chocolate is melted and smooth.

  4. 4

    Add cognac and stir to combine.

  5. 5

    Transfer truffle filling to a medium bowl and let stand at room temperature until the texture thickens and resembles peanut butter, whisking occasionally, about 45 minutes.

  6. 6

    Arrange the racks in the upper and lower rungs in the oven and preheat the oven to 325°F.

  7. 7

    In the bowl of a food processor, pulse 3 tablespoons pistachios until very finely ground and powdery.

  8. 8

    Set ground pistachios aside.

  9. 9

    In the bowl of a food processor, combine remaining 1 cup pistachios, sugar, cornstarch, and salt; pulse until very finely ground.

  10. 10

    Add the egg white, vanilla extract, and almond extract, and pulse until well combined.

  11. 11

    Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto two parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them 1 inch apart.

  12. 12

    Use a finger dipped in water to gently flatten the pistachio rounds until they are about 1 inch in diameter.

  13. 13

    Bake until the cookies are set and edges are golden, about 12 minutes.

  14. 14

    Let the cookies to cool completely, then freeze cookies for 1 hour.

  15. 15

    Once the cookies have been frozen, spoon 1/2 teaspoon truffle filling on the flat side of each cookie.

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Recipe Info

Prep Time:45 min
Cook Time:127 min
Total Time:172 min
Difficulty:Hard
Servings:6