Valentines Day Treats - Homemade Pistachio Truffles

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 This perfect homemade truffle is a great homemade treat and gift idea for a homemade Valentines Day present.  Make it alone or pair it with homemade White Chocolate Fudge and Chocolate Truffles for the perfect homemade box of Valentines Day candy.

This Pistachio Truffle recipe is scrumptious.  It takes a little bit of work, but the taste is delicious, and professional.  This particular Pistachio truffle is reminiscent  of my favorite truffle ever made, and part of a dessert that used to be at Lalime's Restaurant in Albany, CA.  I don't remember what  the rest of the dessert  consisted of, but  but the truffle was the star. 

I do happen to know that the Lalime's Pistachio Truffle is/was the brain child of Lori Dooner of Artesian foods/Lalime's Pastry Cook, also known as Chefgal.  This isn't the Lalime's Truffle (that is secret), but it is a version that is easy to make at home.

Pistachio Truffle Recipe

• 180g good-quality white chocolate, chopped
• 1/3 cup thickened cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsalted pistachios, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup desiccated coconut