Rum Walnut Truffles
Ingredients
1 cup (240 ml) finely ground white chocolate
1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) rum extract
3/4 cup (180 ml) coarsely ground walnuts
1 (12 ounce) (340 g) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
1. In a medium-sized saucepan, bring cream to a light boil over low heat.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Pour in semi-sweet chocolate chips.
4. Cover and let sit 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, mix walnuts and rum extract.
6. Toss to blend.
7. Uncover chocolate chips and mix with a wooden spoon until creamy in texture.
8. Pour over nut mixture and stir until the nuts are coated.
9. Refrigerate until fudgy- approximately 4 to 6 hours or overnight.
10. Roll into one inch balls, then immediately roll into ground white chocolate.
11. Place in mini cupcake holders and enjoy.
12. Keep refrigerated if not being served.
212 calories
16 servings
