Zesty Festive Truffles

Over the weekend, amidst a baking extravaganza, I was swept up with creative inspiration. What happens when you combine cranberries, ginger and lime? The result, a festive, red and green bite sized treat with a gingery punch. These truffles are a little sticky, so I would recommend displaying them on a holiday tray rather in a decorative bag.

Zesty Festive Truffles

Ingredients
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • ¾ cup crystallized ginger
  • 5 dates
  • Lime, zested
  • 1 ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Directions
  1. Place cranberries, ginger, dates and lime zest in a food processor. Pulse until fruit is chopped and forms a large ball.
  2. Form mixture into 1 inch balls and place on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
  3. In a saucepan over very low heat, melt chocolate.
  4. Spoon one teaspoon of melted chocolate over each fruit ball. Allow to harden. 
  5. Makes 24 truffles.