Lindt Pistachio Truffles Review
Author’s Note: Not a paid review. I bought these truffles with my own grubby money. I have no affiliation with Lindt or Costco.
I’ll repent of my pistachio sins later.
Did I need a wholesale-size sack of Lindt Pistachio Truffles? No I did not. Absolutely not. But here we are.
I especially did not need to buy this the same week I bought a large bag of Dubai Chocolate Bars (here’s my sassy review, if you’re curious). I’m clearly on a pistachio bender.
Sometimes it is hard to tell how much product is actually inside a package. So, I dumped all of my truffles out on my kitchen table, so you could fully appreciate the volume. I mean, all of them except the two or three I already ate! Ha.
Yes, this is a lot. A green ocean of naughtiness. I’ll repent of my pistachio sins later.
The flavor is nutty, with a nod to peanut butter, but more sophisticated. It’s a delicate, but distinct aroma that doesn’t overwhelm the velvety smooth truffle texture. In fact, it’s really the creamy flavors of truffle cream that I taste more than pistachio. Sadly, there are artificial flavors involved.
Like all Lindt truffles, the centers are soft and smooth, and they melt seductively on the tongue. There’s no gritty nut texture. Just silky, buttery lushness. I appreciate the neutral (natural) green color here. Rather than an obnoxious neon green hue. You know.
(For another creamy nut-butter treat, check out my review of this Hazelnut Crunchy Salted Caramel Bar from Ferrero Rocher.)
How sweet are they?
These are a tad too sweet for my preference. Not sickeningly sweet. But sweeter than they need to be. It’s probably the milk chocolate shells that tip them over the edge.
I appreciate the crispness of the milk chocolate, but I wish these came in a dark chocolate variety. I am “Team Dark Chocolate” foreverrrr! Still, this is enjoyably flavorful chocolate. The added Barley Malt Powder gives it an extra kick of richness. But there’s also the sort of mind-bending (not natural) flavorings you expect from a Lindt candy.
(For another fancy pistachio treat, check out my review of Sprouts Pistachio Gelato Bombs, which are imported from Italy.)
Ingredients in Lindt Pistachio Truffles
Here are the ingredients, from the label. No surprises here, for those of us who regularly eat Lindt truffles:
- Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Milk, Chocolate, Skim Milk, Lactose, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin [Emulsifier], Barley Malt Powder, Vanillin [Artificial Flavoring])
- Vegetable Oil (Coconut, Palm Kernel)
- Sugar
- Cocoa Butter
- Milk
- Pistachio Paste
- Lactose
- Artificial Flavors
- Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier)
There should be laws against printing labels in shiny foil that is nearly impossible to read. I spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to get a clear photo of the ingredients, and finally gave up. Hmmph.
Although Lindt is a Swiss company, these truffles are manufactured in Italy.
Nutrition Facts
A serving is 2 truffles. You get 150 calories, 12 grams of fat, and 1 grams of protein. There are 11 grams of total carbohydrates, of which 11 grams are sugars (9 grams “added sugars”). You also get a whopping 1% your daily value of sodium. Likewise, there’s a small amount of cholesterol, at 2% your daily value.
Price and Servings
The 22 ounce bag cost $17 at my local Costco. Since there are 50 truffles in the package, each truffle costs about 34 cents. Per serving (2 truffles), the price is about 68 cents.
If you are comparing this to Aldi’s store-brand Delice Truffles, Lindt’s are substantially more expensive, even as a wholesale purchase at Costco. Sadness! I actually enjoy Aldi’s (German-made) version as much (or more) than Lindt’s. Aldi lacks the range of flavors, however. (For a run-down of my favorite Aldi chocolates, check out my guide to what I buy at Aldi.)
You know what would make me ecstatic? A giant bag of Lindt truffles with every flavor available mixed inside. I would buy a bag twice this size, if I had to, if I got ALL THE FLAVORS! I don’t need this many truffles of a single flavor. *chirps sadly*
Shelf Life
The “best by” date on my package allowed approximately 9 months to consume. I stored my package in my refrigerator, to maximize the lifespan. And to defeat the cruel, melty Florida heat. Mmmph.
Dramatic Conclusion
I enjoyed the light, sophisticated nutty flavor. And I appreciate the natural color. I would love these truffles much more as dark chocolate. Or even a mixture of dark, milk, and white chocolate shells around the same pistachio centers. That would be fire.
On my highly accurate “Awesome-o-Meter,” these truffles score a “Yaaaas.”
The End.
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