Description
Rich and creamy Christmas Rum Truffles are the perfect sweet treat for holiday celebrations, making a delightful addition to your dessert table or a great gift.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup rum
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder or powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine the chopped chocolate and heavy cream until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the rum and vanilla extract.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 120 minutes or until firm.
- Once firm, scoop out small amounts and roll into balls.
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder or powdered sugar to coat.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for the best taste. Feel free to experiment with different coatings like crushed nuts or shredded coconut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 truffles
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg