Description
Sinful chocolate rum truffles elevate dessert indulgence with rich cocoa and smooth rum essence. Dark chocolate ganache melts into silky spheres, promising pure pleasure for delightful moments with friends and loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Chocolate Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) dark chocolate, finely chopped
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Alcohol and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) dark or spiced rum
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating Ingredient:
- ½ cup (50 grams) cocoa powder, for coating
Instructions
- Create a silky chocolate foundation by melting dark chocolate with simmering heavy cream, ensuring a glossy, smooth texture without overheating.
- Infuse the ganache with rich rum and fragrant vanilla extract, stirring gently to incorporate deep, complementary flavors throughout the mixture.
- Allow the chocolate mixture to rest and solidify in the refrigerator, giving the ganache time to develop a firm, scoopable consistency that holds its shape.
- Using chilled hands, delicately form the ganache into compact, uniform spheres, working swiftly to maintain the truffles’ refined structure.
- Gracefully roll each truffle through a dusting of cocoa powder, creating an elegant, velvety exterior that adds a subtle bitter contrast to the sweet interior.
- Transfer the finished truffles to a sealed container, preserving their delicate texture and allowing the flavors to meld together in the refrigerator.
- When ready to serve, remove the truffles from the cold environment and let them soften slightly at room temperature, enhancing their luxurious, melt-in-your-mouth quality.
Notes
- Choose high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content for a rich, intense flavor that elevates the truffle’s taste.
- Work with cold hands or wear food-safe gloves to prevent the ganache from melting too quickly during shaping.
- Chill your hands periodically by running them under cold water to maintain the right temperature for rolling truffles smoothly.
- Experiment with alternative coatings like crushed nuts, shredded coconut, or powdered sugar for varied textures and flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 104
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg