Romkugler (Danish Rum Balls)
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Romkugler (Danish Rum Balls)
Description
The recipe uses crumbled chocolate cake as a base, pulsed gently in a food processor to achieve crumbs without over-processing. Raspberry jam and cocoa powder provide moisture and chocolate depth, while rum or rum essence adds aromatic warmth and traditional flavor. The mixture is processed until thick and smooth enough to form balls.
Portioned with a teaspoon or melon baller, the dough is rolled into small balls and coated in shredded coconut. Chilling in the refrigerator firms them up for handling and serving. These can be stored in an airtight container refrigerated for up to two weeks, maintaining shape and flavor.
Romkugler are convenient to prepare using leftovers and adaptable with various jam flavors or rum substitutes to suit taste preferences.
Ingredients
- 17.5 ounces cake 500g I used leftover chocolate muffins, leftover
- 3 tablespoons raspberry jam or other flavor such as strawberry
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons rum or 1-2 teaspoons of rum essence
- coconut flakes for rolling
Instructions
- Add the cake to a food processor and pulse until it forms crumbs.
- Add the jam, cocoa powder and rum and process until it forms a thick, smooth dough.
- Place the coconut into a shallow dish.
- Use a teaspoon or melon baller, and make the romkugler mixture into small bite-sized balls. Roll into balls, then roll in the coconut.
- Set onto a cookie sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up a little.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Use short pulses in the food processor to maintain crumb texture without overprocessing.
- Chill the mixture before rolling to make handling easier and reduce stickiness.
- Try different cake flavors, jams, or rum essence to vary the taste of your rum balls.
- Form small, bite-sized balls to create easy-to-eat treats.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 85kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 38IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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