Ginger Cranberry Muffin Truffles (Printer View)
Ginger cranberry truffles feature muffin flavors wrapped in white chocolate—a perfect sweet treat.
# What you'll need:
→ Muffin Base
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
04 - 1/2 cup whole milk
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 3/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
→ Truffle Mixture
12 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
13 - 1 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
14 - 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped (optional)
→ Garnish
15 - Extra dried cranberries, finely chopped
16 - Extra crystallized ginger, finely chopped
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line or lightly grease a muffin tin (at least 6 standard cups).
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, whole milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Add chopped dried cranberries to the batter, folding until evenly distributed.
06 - Spoon batter into muffin tin, dividing evenly. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
07 - Crumble cooled muffins into a large mixing bowl. Add softened cream cheese and optionally, crystallized ginger. Mix thoroughly until the mixture forms a dough that holds together.
08 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls, yielding approximately 24 pieces. Chill truffle balls in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm.
09 - Gently melt white chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water or microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
10 - Dip each chilled truffle ball into melted white chocolate, ensuring even coverage. Place coated truffles back onto parchment paper.
11 - Immediately sprinkle coated truffles with extra dried cranberries or crystallized ginger if desired. Let truffles harden at room temperature or chill briefly before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Bursting with ginger and cranberry flavor
- Perfect for holiday gifting and parties
02 -
- Use gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free truffles
- Adding orange zest gives a bright flavor boost
03 -
- Freeze freshly rolled balls for easy dipping
- Work quickly to add garnishes before chocolate hardens