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Rum Truffles Recipe

Rum Truffles Recipe

AaRum truffles are rich, creamy chocolate treats with a hint of dark rum, perfect for a quick, elegant dessert or a homemade gift. Made with just a few ingredients, they deliver a deliciously indulgent bite without any baking. Dust with cocoa powder or roll in sprinkles for an extra festive touch!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Calories: 198kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 36

Equipment

  • Cookie scoops
  • Paper candy cups
  • Candy gift boxes
  • Sprinkles
  • flavoring extracts

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces finely chopped chocolate or chocolate chips
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Optional Flavorings

  • 3 tbsp good quality rum or another spirit like bourbon

Coating

  • 23 ounces finely chopped chocolate or chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Place 16 ounces of chocolate in a large glass bowl.
    A large glass bowl filled with finely chopped chocolate pieces sits on a white marble cooktop, ready for the addition of warm cream to begin the chocolate truffle base.
  • In a saucepan, heat the cream to 90-110°F, then pour it over the chocolate and let sit for a few minutes.
    A saucepan on a white marble cooktop heats heavy cream to a precise temperature between 90-110°F, with small bubbles forming along the edge, signaling it's ready for the chocolate truffles recipe.
  • Whisk until the chocolate is smooth and melted. (If needed, microwave for 30 seconds at a time or use a double boiler.)
    A whisk stirs the melted chocolate and cream mixture on the white marble cooktop, creating a smooth and velvety base for the chocolate truffles.
  • Stir in the rum or another flavoring of your choice until well combined.
    Optional flavoring like rum or bourbon is added to the smooth chocolate truffle mixture on the white marble cooktop, enhancing the richness of the truffle base.
  • Pour the chocolate mixture into pan lined with parchment or plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 60 minutes, until thick and "scoopable."
    The chocolate truffle mixture is poured into a shallow pan on the white marble cooktop, ready to be refrigerated until firm for easy scooping and shaping.
  • Scoop small balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roll quickly between your hands to form round truffles, then freeze for 60 minutes.
    Small scoops of firm chocolate truffle mixture are taken from a pan on the white marble cooktop, shaped into perfect round truffles.
  • Melt 23 ounces of chocolate over a double boiler until smooth.
  • Dip each truffle in melted chocolate, place on parchment to set, and add sprinkles, nuts, or gold dust if desired.
    Round chocolate truffles are carefully dipped into the melted chocolate coating on the white marble cooktop, creating a smooth outer layer for each truffle.

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 24mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1.7mg