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These Keto Pistachio Truffles, or fat bombs if you prefer, are easy to throw together at a moment’s notice!  The perfect low carb snack or dessert, this version is lightly sweetened and flavored with a hint of vanilla.

 

Keto Pistachio Truffles on Parchment

 

It’s not always easy to get your ratios of proteins and fats right on a keto diet.  Keeping your carbs at or below 20g net is relatively straightforward, but many make the mistake of getting far too much protein and not nearly enough fat into their day, which can stall your weight loss.

While it’s true that you can add an extra pat of butter to your steak, or cream in your coffee, those fat calories aren’t as satisfying as the ones you eat in a more substantial form.

 

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Enter these keto pistachio truffles!  Not only do these delicious morsels make getting enough fat more fun, they are so easy and tasty that they are guaranteed to be a hit with family and friends on your next dessert tray!

Super sturdy and portable, these keto pistachio truffles are a fantastic low carb dessert option to bring with you to parties and gatherings.  They are pretty enough to be featured on cheese plates, cookie trays, and even to be boxed up and given as a hostess gift.

 

Closeup of 3 stacked Keto Pistachio Truffles on parchment

 

While I chose to go the sweet route with this version, if you have a more savory palate you can omit the sweetener and vanilla in favor of a little minced fresh parsley or chives, a hint of garlic, and a pinch of salt.  Both versions give you that rich creamy center that is nicely offset by the pleasant crunch of salty pistachios!

You may be tempted to replace the mascarpone cheese with cream cheese instead, thinking they are interchangeable.  It won’t be horrible, but in this recipe I really recommend that you get the mascarpone if you can – it has a better texture and more subtle flavor that is clearly noticeable.

 

Cross section of Keto Pistachio Truffles

 

I know you guys will love these Keto Pistachio Truffles as much as we did!  If you come up with new ways to flavor them, be sure to share your own tasty version with the rest of us in the comments!

 

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Keto Pistachio Truffles or Fat Bombs


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4.8 from 12 reviews

  • Author: Mellissa Sevigny
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 10 truffles 1x
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These Keto Pistachio Truffles boast a creamy rich center of lightly sweetened mascarpone cheese flavored with vanilla.  The perfect low carb fat bomb or sweet treat!


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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces (1 cup) mascarpone cheese, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons confectioners style erythritol sweetener
  • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the mascarpone, vanilla, and sweetener.
  2. Mix gently but thoroughly with a fork or spatula, until well blended and smooth.
  3. Roll by hand into 10 balls, about 1 inch in diameter.  (if too soft to roll, chill 10 minutes and try again.)
  4. Place the pistachios on a small plate and roll the truffles in them until completely coated.
  5. Chill 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

To make a savory version, omit the sweetener and vanilla.  Stir in 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of chopped herbs.  Parley, chives or basil would all be a good choice.  You can also use a nut other than pistachio if it’s what you have on hand!

  • Category: keto dessert recipes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 truffle
  • Calories: 121
  • Fat: 12
  • Carbohydrates: 0.5g net
  • Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 1g

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  1. Rachel Gioia says

    September 2, 2019 at 4:25 pm

    Easy. Yummy. The end. :)

    ★★★★★

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  2. Monica says

    May 2, 2019 at 7:37 pm

    Amazing!!! I love your cook book and website. These are really simple and delicious.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Josée says

    January 19, 2019 at 8:03 pm

    The first time I made this receipe, my mascarpone (Tre Stelle) was too soft and I put the desert into small containers to eat them with a spoon.
    But recently I did the receipe again with a different brand (Silani) and I could make balls easily because that brand of cheese is really really firm!

    I’m in Montréal and found the Silani mascarpone at Aubut, near Atwater Market but I think it is also sold at Cosco.

    SIlani’s has less sugar too!

    TRE STELLE : For 55 g = Carbohydrate 5 g | Fibre 0 g | Sugars 2 g |
    SILANI : for 55 g = Carbohydrate 3,66 g | Fibre 0 g | Sugars 0 g |

    Reply
  4. Janis Garland says

    October 20, 2018 at 1:20 pm

    PRINTED. These look amazing, Do you have a low carb version of watergate salad? Your site is all over keto on lc fb pages! Thanks for these awsome recipes!!

    Reply
  5. Hala Haddad says

    July 12, 2018 at 2:30 pm

    Hello, I want to try making it. my question can you freeze them?
    If you dont freeze or cant, how long do they keep in the fridge?

    Thank you

    Reply
  6. Jennifer Gilbert says

    June 28, 2018 at 10:57 am

    Keto Pistachio Truffles/Fat Bombs are my all time favorite fat bomb!! They are so delicious!! This is the one recipe I make more than anything else. Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Carol Noe says

      November 25, 2018 at 4:36 pm

      I ran into a problem with them. They were way too soft even after chilling them. The flavor was amazing but too soupy. Did you run into this? If so, what should I do! Maybe it has something to do with the brand of mascarpone? Please help!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
  7. Drew says

    May 18, 2018 at 12:05 pm

    They taste great but I have a question. My mascarpone was pretty soft even straight out of the fridge. Imagine the consistence of peanut butter or say soft cream cheese. Mixed it, chilled it, still to soft. Tossed it in the freezer and still to soft to roll into balls. I used the belgioioso mascarpone. Any suggestions?

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    • Mellissa Sevigny says

      May 18, 2018 at 12:41 pm

      Maybe it’s the brand? Mine is very firm out of the fridge and doesn’t even get runny at room temp?

      Reply
      • Angel says

        July 16, 2018 at 9:19 pm

        This tastes wonderful. I’ve made this twice and seem to o have the same issue as multiple reviewers. The mascarpone ( I used Belgioioso) is firm out of fridge. But, way too soft after adding the tiny bit of vanilla ( I used liquid) and low carb confectioners (I used swerve). I’m wondering if powdered vanilla would not thin the cheese as much? Or maybe you can suggest the brand you use?

        Reply
  8. Tami says

    May 13, 2018 at 9:49 pm

    These are absolutely delicious! Followed the recipe exactly and they were perfect. Will be making these again and again! Thank you for the recipe:)!!

    Reply
  9. Christina S says

    March 29, 2018 at 7:44 pm

    These are easy to make and delicious, I liked that there isn’t much sweetener in them. Thanks for a great recipe.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  10. Loraine Wilder says

    February 24, 2018 at 9:55 am

    Hi Mellissa! I’ve made these twice and everyone including me loves them! However, I’ve had the same problem as Kristen where the mascarpone was too soft to roll and I ended up adding some cream cheese to give it more body. My cheese was a good brand and very fresh, but super soft even after placing back in the refrigerator for awhile. Is there a brand that you recommend? Or is there another ingredient I can add to give more substance & easier to roll? Thank you for all your amazing recipes!

    Reply
  11. Karen says

    February 13, 2018 at 8:38 am

    These were absolutely delicious! I’ve recently gotten back on my low carb lifestyle when I found your blog. I’ve truly enjoyed many of your recipes and have even posted about them on my own family blog. Thanks again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  12. Vanessa says

    February 10, 2018 at 1:48 pm

    These are amazing!!!

    Reply
  13. Rebecca Clemmer says

    February 6, 2018 at 10:17 am

    I’m sure these are wonderful, but my mascarpone is NOT something I could mold into balls. I made my own, and it’s more the texture of thick sour cream. Delicious though!

    Reply
  14. Alli says

    February 2, 2018 at 5:36 pm

    These are delicious! Next time I’ll try adding a little cinnamon to the mascarpone.

    Reply
  15. Yamini says

    January 18, 2018 at 12:00 am

    Sooo good! Made these today. Very impressed :)

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  16. Gail says

    January 15, 2018 at 4:29 pm

    Delicious! I have made this recipe now 3 times!! I didn’t have pistachios so I used walnuts. These are so good!! My family likes them too! The third time making them, I used a 1/2 Tablespoon measuring spoon to scoop them so I made about thirty little balls instead of ten. Thank you so much for sharing!! I am new to keto and I appreciate all of the meal plans and recipes you have shared!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  17. Kristen Tucker says

    January 11, 2018 at 9:31 pm

    Help! My filling is way too soft to roll into balls. I’ve tried putting in the fridge for 15+ minutes, even put in the freezer for about 20 minutes. The cheese around the edge of my bowl kinda froze but when I tried to shape it into a ball the warmth from my hands melted it back into a gooey mess! The flavor is amazing…but what am I doing wrong with the mascarpone cheese? I followed the recipe to a “t”.

    ★★★

    Reply
    • Mellissa Sevigny says

      January 12, 2018 at 11:01 am

      Maybe your Mascarpone was bad or separated? It should be relatively firm even at room temperature so I’m not sure why you would have this problem?

      Reply
      • Kristen Tucker says

        January 15, 2018 at 3:51 pm

        It was a generic brand at the grocery and was not out of date. The flavor was so delicious that I’m trying again with a more expensive cheese!! Fingers crossed!

        Reply
        • Nathan Barry says

          February 18, 2018 at 3:03 pm

          I used Cello Rich & Creamy Mascarpone and it has too soft to roll so I used a spoon to create a ‘blob’… it was a bit messy. I’ll try another brand next time as these were awesome (though I’ll reduce the sweetener amount next time).

          Reply
  18. Daniel Helfen says

    January 10, 2018 at 8:38 pm

    Fat Bomb easy to make and delicious! Thanks for sharing such a good article.

    Reply
  19. Carol Logan says

    January 6, 2018 at 9:58 pm

    These Fat Bombs are the BOMB!!!
    Made with macadamia nuts and added 1/8 tsp almond extract.
    Silky, creamy and oh so good.
    Nothing like the greasy coconut oil fat bombs.
    Thank you for this wonderful simple little sweet treat.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  20. Carol Logan says

    January 6, 2018 at 9:53 pm

    Hello Mellissa,
    First time I have written to ANYONE about a recipe!
    These FAT BOMBS are so very tasty.
    I have made OTHER fat bombs using coconut oil. These coconut oil
    fat bombs leave my mouth feeling greasy and not very appealing.
    Your fat bombs on the other hand are soft, silky and oh so tasty.
    I had to use Macadamia nuts because I did not have any pistachio nuts.
    When I say these have met my need for a sweet treat, it is truly an
    understatement.
    I thank you so very much for this tasty little snack.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  21. Moj says

    January 4, 2018 at 2:05 pm

    Delicious! I made half of the fat bombs rolled in pistachios and the other half rolled in shredded coconut! The center tasted like cheesecake filling to me! So yummy and very filling snack!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  22. Lynne Cronin says

    December 28, 2017 at 4:55 pm

    Love the recipes would like to try them all.

    Reply
  23. Leisa says

    December 28, 2017 at 10:19 am

    Hello! Do these need to stay refrigerated? They sound delicious!

    Reply

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