Why not try making some Murray & Yeatman Double Dark Rum Truffles?

With Christmas fast approaching, lots of people are already thinking about gifts for friends and family. We are big fans of hand-crafted and artisan products here at Murray & Yeatman, so wanted to produce our own rum truffle recipe so that you can make some extra special, handmade Christmas treats to take to a family festivity this December!

Here’s how to make your very own, luxurious Rum Truffles:

Ingredients:

  1. 120g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids)
  2. 60ml double cream
  3. 20g unsalted butter
  4. 2 generous tablespoons of Murray & Yeatman’s Double Dark Rum
  5. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  6. 100g milk chocolate, for coating
  7. Cocoa powder, for dusting.

Method:

  1. Break the dark chocolate into pieces and place in a heatproof bowl.
  2. Pour the cream and butter into a small saucepan over a low heat, stirring until just melted.
  3. Pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate and leave to sit for a minute, before stirring gently until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
  4. Add the rum and vanilla extract, and mix well.
  5. Wait until the bowl of chocolate mixture becomes firm enough to roll into balls (you choose the ideal size!)
  6. Once firm, use a teaspoon to scoop out small amounts of the chocolate mixture, then use your hands to roll it into a ball.
  7. Place the balls of chocolate onto a plate or baking sheet lined with baking parchment, and pop them into the fridge for around 30 minutes.
  8. Melt the milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.
  9. Remove the balls of chocolate from the fridge, and then one at a time, dip them into the melted milk chocolate so that they are completely coated.
  10. Place them back on the lined plate or baking sheet, and sprinkle with cocoa powder.
  11. Return to the fridge for around 10 minutes or until the chocolate coating has set.

And there you have it – your very own, delicious Rum Truffles! We hope you enjoy making (and eating!) these as much as we do. Merry Christmas!