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Buttered Rum Truffles

Luxurious chocolate truffles with the flavor of warm buttered rum.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 20 truffles

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz dark chocolate chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp dark rum
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder

Method
 

  1. Heat the cream and butter until steaming, then pour over the chopped chocolate.
  2. Let sit a minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.
  3. Stir in the rum and chill until firm, about 2 hours.
  4. Scoop and roll into small balls.
  5. Roll each in cocoa powder to coat, then keep chilled.

Notes

Wet your hands slightly to roll smoother truffles.