CHOCOLATE RUM TRUFFLES

Another chocolate truffle recipe!

A batch of these chocolate rum truffles would make a great gift!

To make them you will need ;

INGREDIENTS:

170g/6oz good quality plain chocolate

120ml/4fl oz fresh double cream

2 tbsp rum

Cocoa powder for dusting

METHOD:

Put the cream into a saucepan and gradually bring to the boil.

Break up the chocolate into small pieces.

Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chocolate stirring constantly until completely melted.

Stir in the rum

Leave to cool for 30 minutes.

Whisk up the mixture until it thickens.

Chill in the fridge until it becomes firm enough to handle.

Shape the mixture into small balls and roll in the cocoa powder until completely covered.

Chill in the fridge until required.

Use within 3 days.