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    Published: Oct 2, 2022 by Maretha @ The Cinnamon Jar

    Velvety rum truffles with ginger

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    Rum and ginger truffles on a metal plate with a dark and stormy cocktail in the background

    These rich and creamy rum truffles with ginger pay homage to one of my all time favourite cocktails, a 'Dark and Stormy'. It's a Bermuda-born, highball cocktail made with dark rum and ginger beer, served with a slice of lime. These truffles don't contain any lime, but they are made with dark rum and pieces of stem ginger. You can decorate them whichever way you please, dipped in chocolate or rolled in cocoa powder.

    What sets these truffles apart from a lot of other truffle recipes, is that it's made with a high butter to cream ratio. The butter makes it unbelievably smooth and velvety. It also helps the truffle centres to set easier.

    For more sweet ideas that can be made into gifts for loved ones, have a look at these date balls, chocolate covered coffee beans, easy coconut ice, jam crumble bars or these date squares.

    Rum and ginger truffles on a metal plate with a dark and stormy cocktail in the background this recipe

    Why make this recipe?

    1. Great for gifts
    2. Cheaper to make than buying ready made truffles
    3. You can control the amount of alcohol you would like to add
    4. Easy and quick to make

    What do I need to make these rum truffles with ginger?

    Ingredients:

    1. Chocolate: I use milk chocolate, but you can swap this for dark chocolate, or use a combination of the two. Quality wise, you can use almost any chocolate that's of reasonable standard. It does not have to be couverture though. Read my 'expert tips' further down for recommendations on dipping chocolate.
    2. Butter: Only real butter with an 80%+ fat content will do for these truffles. I have used both salted and unsalted and the difference in taste is negligible.
    3. Double cream: 'Heavy cream' in the US. As with the butter, use cream with a high fat content, hence the 'double', or 'heavy'.
    4. Dark rum: Generally, dark rum is bolder in flavour compared to white rum. This makes it ideal for use in truffles as the flavour won't get lost in the richness of the cream and butter.
    5. Stem ginger: Usually found in a jar in the baking aisle. Stem ginger is chunks of ginger that has been peeled, cooked and then preserved in a sugar syrup. A popular brand in the UK is Opies. You can very easily make your own too with this excellent recipe from Tales from the Kitchen Shed

    Tools:

    1. Two heatproof bowls
    2. Measuring spoons
    3. Spoon or spatula for mixing
    4. Sharp knife

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    Substitutions and Variations:

    1. Milk chocolate can be swapped for dark, or even white chocolate
    2. Vary the amount of rum you add
    3. Swap stem ginger for finely chopped crystallised ginger/candied ginger

    How to make this recipe - Quick summary:

    Step 1: Melt the chocolate in the microwave, or on the stove. Do the same with the butter and combine the two.

    Step 2: Add the cream to the chocolate and butter and incorporate well.

    Step 3: Chop the ginger into small pieces and add together with the rum to the truffle mixture, combine well.

    Step 4: Place the bowl in the fridge for one hour until the truffle mixture has firmed up. Once firm, scoop out portions and roll into balls. Decorate as preferred.

    Expert tips:

    Rolling the truffles

    1. If you want equal sized truffles you can weigh out each scoop. Place a piece of foil on the scales to keep them clean, then weigh out balls of 15g each. Feel free to make them larger of course!
    2. If you live in a warm climate, it helps to place the un-rolled scooped balls on a tray. Place the tray back in the fridge for a further 10 minutes before you start rolling them in your hands.
    3. If you struggle with misshapen truffles due to melting whilst rolling, place the misshapen truffles back in the fridge for 10 minutes. Once they have firmed up, roll them again.
    4. Wearing rubber gloves helps with the rolling process

    Dusting or dipping

    1. If you plan to dust the truffles with cocoa powder, you can do so immediately after rolling as it will help the powder stick to the truffles. Use a good quality cocoa powder like Callebaut, Valrhona or similar.
    2. The same goes for dipping, use a good quality couverture chocolate and make the effort to temper the chocolate. You will notice the quality in the shine and 'snap' of the chocolate shell.
    3. For dipping in melted chocolate, use a fork to lower the truffle into the chocolate. Lift the fork out and allow the extra chocolate to drip down between the tines of the fork. Lightly tap the hand holding the fork to help speed up the process.
    4. Alternatively, if these truffles are not gifts and you are not that fussed with how they look, you can use any chocolate for dipping.

    Storage suggestions:

    • These truffles will last well outside the fridge for 3-4 days and 2 weeks in the fridge. Store them in a dry, airtight container.
    • Be aware that truffles dusted in cocoa powder need to be consumed sooner. They will still keep well, but the cocoa powder will start to draw moisture after a while, making them look less 'dusty'.

    Rum and ginger truffles on a metal plate with a dark and stormy cocktail in the background

    Velvety rum truffles with ginger

    Maretha @ The Cinnamon Jar
    These rich and creamy rum truffles with ginger pay homage to one of my all time favourite cocktails, a 'Dark and Stormy'. It's a highball cocktail made with dark rum and ginger beer, served with a slice of lime. These truffles don't contain any lime, but they are made with a dark rum and pieces of stem ginger. You can decorate them whichever way you please, dipped in chocolate or rolled in cocoa powder.
    5 from 56 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Fridge time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine International
    Servings 21 truffles
    Calories 117 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 300 gram milk or dark chocolate - or a combination of the two
    • 75 gram salted butter - or unsalted
    • 4.5 tablespoons double cream - or 68 millilitre
    • 2 tablespoons dark rum - or 30 millilitre
    • 30 gram stem ginger - about 2 pieces stem ginger

    Instructions

    • Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl in the microwave. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval. Repeat until the chocolate has completely melted. You can also melt the chocolate on the stove by placing the chocolate in a metal or glass bowl sitting on top of a pot of simmering water. Ensure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Stir until melted
    • Melt the butter in a heatproof bowl in the microwave until it's turned to liquid. You can also do this in a small sauce pan on the stove
    • Stir the butter into the melted chocolate and ensure it's completely combined. You should see no liquid butter on the edges of the mix. It helps to use a folding motion rather than stirring. The chocolate will seem like it's firming up as you fold the butter in, this is completely normal
    • Add the cream to the chocolate and butter and mix thoroughly. You need to achieve a completely homogeneous mixture throughout
    • Slice the stem ginger into small, thin strips. Add the ginger along with the rum to the truffle mix and combine well
    • Place the bowl in the fridge for 1 hour to firm up. When the mixture is firm, scoop balls of similar size out onto a tray. I weigh mine at 15g per ball, but you don't need to be so precise. If it's warm where you are, it helps to put the tray back in the fridge for 10 minutes before rolling balls between your hands. If you struggle to roll perfect balls due to melting, place the misshapen balls back in the fridge for another 10 minutes and roll them again
    • If you are rolling the truffles in cocoa powder, you can do so immediately. If you are planning the dip the truffles in chocolate, it helps to put them back in the fridge whilst preparing the melted chocolate. I would highly recommend using tempered couverture chocolate for dipping.

    Notes

    Nutritional information disclaimer:
    This nutritional content is for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for any errors. We have tested the recipe for accuracy, but your results may vary. Please note that this is not medical or nutrition advice. Seek advice from a licensed professional if you need advice. We are not liable for any damages caused by your use of this content.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.4mg
    Keyword chocolate, dessert, gifts, truffles, rum, ginger
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