Easy Rum Truffles
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Fridge time:
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
30 truffles
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Calories
87 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
International
Easy Rum Truffles
Description
Easy Rum Truffles blend milk and dark chocolate melted with butter and heated cream to create a glossy ganache base. Adding dark rum introduces a subtle warmth and depth to the chocolate mixture. After chilling for several hours, the ganache firms to a truffle consistency, enabling easy shaping into small balls. Rolling them in cocoa powder prevents sticking and adds a slight bitterness that contrasts nicely with the sweet, creamy interior.
The truffles have a smooth, creamy mouthfeel with a gentle kick of rum, making them a refined confection. Preparing them ahead allows the flavors to meld, and they can be served as an elegant bite-sized dessert or gift. The cocoa dusting adds a final layer of texture and flavor.
Handling the ganache can be delicate, so lightly dusting hands with cocoa powder helps prevent melting during rolling. It's best to roll truffles just before serving or store rolled truffles without cocoa and coat them shortly before eating to maintain the powdery finish. The smaller the chocolate and butter pieces when initially chopped, the easier they melt into the cream, ensuring a smooth ganache without lumps.
Ingredients
- 140 grams milk chocolate chopped, 5 ounces
- 140 grams dark chocolate chopped, 5 ounces
- 25 grams butter salted or unsalted, 1 ounce
- 240 millilitre double cream 1 US cup
- 2-3 tablespoons dark rum
- cocoa powder for rolling
Instructions
- Chop the chocolate and butter into smaller pieces and place them in a heatproof bowl.
- Add the cream to a small saucepan and heat gently until small bubbles appear around the edges and the cream is heated through. Do not let it boil.
- Quickly pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and butter.
- Stir the cream into the chocolate and butter until fully melted and smooth. It will take a minute or two and the more you mix, the shinier it will become.
- Add the rum and mix until fully combined. Start with two tablespoons, have a taste and add another tablespoon if you prefer a stronger flavour.
- Cover the bowl with cling film and place it in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight. The mixture will firm up like a thick ganache as it chills.
- Place a few tablespoons of cocoa powder in a small bowl for rolling the truffles.
- Lightly dust your hands with cocoa powder (this step is important) and roll each portion of the truffle into a ball. Re-coat your hands with cocoa powder as needed and avoid handling the mixture for too long to prevent it from melting.
- Roll each truffle in the cocoa powder for a light coating and place them on a plate. Repeat with the rest of the mixture. You should get around 30-40 truffles, depending on their size.
- Place the truffles back in the fridge for about 30 minutes to chill before serving.
Notes
- Chop chocolate and butter finely to ensure smooth melting with the cream.
- Dust your hands with cocoa powder before rolling to prevent the ganache from melting in your hands.
- Roll truffles in cocoa powder shortly before serving, as the powder can dissolve if coated too far in advance.
- You may roll truffles earlier and store them uncoated; dust with cocoa powder just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30truffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 87kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 55mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 141IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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