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Dark Chocolate Pistachio Soan Papdi Truffles

These Dark Chocolate Pistachio Soan Papdi Truffles are bite-sized, festive treats that combine the flaky sweetness of soan papdi with rich nut butter and a crunchy, chocolaty pistachio coating.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 45 minutes
Servings 15 truffles
Calories 156kcal
Author Sushma Iyer

Ingredients

  • 200 gms Soan Papdi crumbled finely (1 standard packet)
  • 80 gms (1/3 cup) Pistachio Butter
  • 110 gms Dark Chocolate good quality (55–70% cocoa)
  • 60 gms Chopped Pistachios finely or coarsely chopped
  • 1 tsp Neutral Oil optional, for glossy chocolate

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix crumbled soan papdi with pistachio butter until it forms a soft, moldable mixture. If the mixture feels dry, add a little extra pistachio butter 1 tsp at a time.
  • Weigh out 20 g of the mixture (or about 1 tablespoon) and roll into smooth balls. Repeat until all mixture is used (~15 truffles).
  • Place the truffle balls on a tray lined with parchment paper, refrigerate for 30–40 minutes to firm up.
  • Chop pistachios finely or coarsely depending on your preference. Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave in 20–30 second bursts, stirring in between. Mix the chopped pistachios directly into the melted chocolate.
  • Roll each truffle gently, then dip into the chocolate-pistachio mixture, coating evenly. Lift with a fork or skewer, tap off excess, and place on the parchment-lined tray.
  • Refrigerate 15–20 minutes in warm climates until chocolate sets, or serve chilled directly in cooler regions. Optionally, garnish with varak (edible silver/gold foil) or rose petals.
  • Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7–10 days.

Notes

  • Pistachio Butter Alternatives: Swap with almond, cashew, hazelnut butter, or Nutella for a different flavor. Match the coating nuts to the butter used (e.g., almonds with almond butter).
  • Chocolate Coating: Adjust chocolate amount if needed. Mixing in some milk chocolate can make it sweeter.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
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