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Chocolate Rum Truffles

Learn how to make chocolate rum truffles, little treats with dark chocolate, plain cookies and a touch of rum. Quick, easy and right for any occasion.
Recipe Chocolate Rum Truffles
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 20 minutes
  • Servings for 8 people

Want to surprise your guests with quick chocolate and rum treats that win them over at first bite? Then you can’t miss this chocolate rum truffle recipe, a very easy dessert that’s perfect for making every celebration special, from birthdays to the most elegant dinners. These soft truffles with cocoa and plain cookies are a little masterpiece that brings together the creaminess of heavy cream, the intensity of dark chocolate and the warm aroma of rum, for a truly wonderful result.

If you’re wondering how to make no-bake chocolate truffles, this step-by-step recipe will guide you through a few simple moves: just finely crush the cookies, melt the chocolate, add cream and rum, then mix everything into a soft mixture you can shape. Ideal as no-bake treats for parties and birthdays, these truffles are also a lovely addition to a Christmas buffet, perhaps decorated with colored sprinkles or a light dusting of unsweetened cocoa.

If you’re always on the lookout for dessert ideas with unsweetened cocoa and cookies, this recipe is the perfect answer: you make it ahead and it doesn’t call for any special equipment, just a little patience while the mixture rests in the fridge.

If you love the combination of cream and liqueur, we also recommend trying the Rum Tiramisù or the indulgent No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake. For a change, you can be tempted by the Chocolate Desert Roses or try the Hazelnut Truffles for a crunchy touch.

Now all that’s left is to find out how to make chocolate truffles for Christmas by following this truffle recipe with cream and rum: a refined indulgence, ready in just a few minutes, for a truly special treat on any occasion.

Ingredients for 8 people

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Method

  1. To make the chocolate rum truffles, start by bringing the cream to a boil in a small saucepan: once it boils, turn off the heat and add the chopped dark chocolate, the brown sugar, the extra virgin olive oil and the rum. Stir the contents of the pan until you have a smooth, even mixture.
    Making chocolate rum truffles, step 1
  2. In a bowl, crumble the plain cookies into small pieces: keep in mind that the finer you crumble them, the less you will notice their crunch when you eat the truffles. Then add the toasted hazelnuts, chopped into small pieces, and the tablespoon of hazelnut spread, and finally pour the liquid mixture you made earlier over the cookies, stirring well with a spoon until all the ingredients are completely combined.
    Making chocolate rum truffles, step 2
  3. Let everything rest in the fridge for at least an hour: when the mixture is cold and nicely thick, use a spoon and the palms of your hands to shape it into balls, then coat them in unsweetened cocoa powder.
    Making chocolate rum truffles, step 3
  4. You’ve reached the end of the recipe: keep shaping balls until you’ve used up all the mixture and, if you like, coat the truffles with chopped hazelnuts or colored sprinkles to make them even more fun. When you’re done, transfer all the balls to a baking sheet and let them rest in the fridge for about an hour.
  5. Your chocolate rum truffles are finally ready. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

You can replace the heavy cream in the recipe with soy cream. Also, to make this recipe suitable for children, you can leave out the rum or reduce the amount, so you can serve the truffles to the little ones too.

Tips

You can also try eating the chocolate rum truffles warm: we promise they’ll still be wonderful.

Storage

Chocolate rum truffles keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

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