Almond-Rum Chocolate Truffles

Almond-Rum Chocolate Truffles

Decadent Chocolate Truffle Delights

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 4h 20m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 4h 40m
Servings: 20
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (7 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

124
calories
7,9g
fat
10,3g
carbohydrates
1,4g
protein
14mg
cholesterol
20mg
sodium
Almond-Rum Chocolate Truffles

Recipe Description

Once you have made these Almond Rum  Chocolate Truffles, mouth watering delicacies, you will be hooked and dying to make your own and before you know it, your friends will be inviting themselves around with one thing in mind! There is something extremely special about handing your friends or serving them handmade chocolate.

The richness of the rum and almond add to the chocolate makes this little truffle ball just delectable.

To make Almond Rum Chocolate Truffles, you will need the following ingredients:So, how to make Almond Rum Chocolate Truffles?

Ingredients for Almond-Rum Chocolate Truffles

Recipe Features

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare warm mixture

    3 min
    Step 1 - Almond-Rum Chocolate Truffles

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, butter and salt and simmer until hot.

  2. 2

    Add chocolate

    10 min
    Step 2 - Almond-Rum Chocolate Truffles

    Remove from heat and pour over chocolate into a heatproof bowl. Set aside for about 10 minutes until chocolate is completely melted. Use a rubber spatula to mix until smooth. You may need to microwave for a few seconds to melt further.

  3. 3

    Add flavors

    2 min
    Step 3 - Almond-Rum Chocolate TrufflesStep 3 - Almond-Rum Chocolate Truffles

    Add vanilla extract, almond extract and rum and whisk until you have a smooth and shiny ganache. Transfer to a shallow baking dish.

  4. 4

    Refrigerate

    3h
    Step 4 - Almond-Rum Chocolate Truffles

    Refrigerate for at least 3 hours to overnight, to set.

  5. 5

    Prepare truffle balls

    5 min
    Step 5 - Almond-Rum Chocolate TrufflesStep 5 - Almond-Rum Chocolate Truffles

    Once set, use tablespoons and roll ganache into 18-24 truffle balls then dip them in amaretti cookies, to coat. Arrange on a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper. If freezing, do not add cookie topping.

  6. 6

    Refrigerate or freeze

    1h
    Step 6 - Almond-Rum Chocolate Truffles

    Refrigerate, again, for at least 1 hour to overnight or cover and freeze for up to 2 weeks.

  7. 7

    Serve and store

    20 min
    Step 7 - Almond-Rum Chocolate Truffles

    Set aside for 20 minutes to thaw to room temperature before serving.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Karen
December 26, 2024
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These truffles are simply great. I made them for a family gathering, and everybody loved them. So easy to prepare.

Nora
September 17, 2024
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OMG, these truffles are soooo good! Made 'em for a family get-together, and let me tell ya, they were gone in minutes! Everyone was raving about the rum and almond combo. Def adding this to my faves! Yummy!

Hodge
December 30, 2023
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These Almond-Rum Chocolate Truffles are simply superb. Made them for a mate's birthday, and everyone loved 'em. The mix of rum and almond in the choc oh man, just too good. Will defo whip these up again soon.

Lucas Bennett
October 5, 2023
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Yo, these Almond-Rum Chocolate Truffles are freakin' amazing! Made them for a small get-together, and my friends went wild. Totally the star of the night!

Ursula Jameson
August 15, 2023
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Superb truffles! I made these for a playdate, and everyone adored them. The rum and almond combo is just divine! Can’t believe how easy they were to make. My kids were so proud to share them! A total hit!

Rachel
February 21, 2020
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OMG, these truffles are bomb! I made 'em for my kid's bday party, and all my friends couldn't get enough! Super easy and delish! Gonna be my go-to treat!

Athina
November 27, 2019
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So delicious! Thank you! Approved!

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