What rum is used in making rum balls?

I recommend using good brand dark rum. You can use white rum or even dark bourbon if rum is something you don’t want to use.

Do rum balls get you drunk?

No, it is very unlikely for anyone to get drunk eating rum balls. The quantity is pretty low, which is also mixed with other ingredients. So the amount of rum you get in a few rum balls is meager.

Can we make any other variation in rum balls?

There are several different flavors you can make with rum balls. There are endless ways to add flavors to a rum ball. You can use desiccated coconut for coconut flavor and add nuts and dried berries you like. Add some caramel if you want, and coat them in different kinds of sprinkles and chocolate.

Rum Balls Recipe - Truffle Nation

Ingredients

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For Sponge

63g All-Purpose Flour
63g Castor Sugar
6g Cocoa Powder
1g Baking Soda
36g Oil
1ml Apple Cider Vinegar
66ml Milk
1ml Vanilla Essence
1g Salt

For Ganache

100g Dark Chocolate
50g Fresh Cream

For Assembly

250g Tempered Dark Couverture Chocolate (For Dipping)
2 tbsp Dark Rum
White and Dark Compound Chocolate For Garnish (Melted)
Gold Flakes For Garnish

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Instructions

Method For Sponge:

Preheat the oven to 180˚C (OTG Mode: upper rod + lower rod + fan). Grease and line a 6-inch round tin.
In a bowl, sieve all dry ingredients, i.e., flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Give this a good mix.
In another bowl, mix all wet ingredients- milk, apple cider vinegar, oil, and vanilla essence.
Now add dry ingredients to the wet ones and make a smooth batter.
Pour the batter into the lined tin and bake at 180C (OTG mode: lower rod only) for 20 minutes.

Method For Ganache

Melt dark chocolate and warm the cream in a microwave.
Mix the two until a homogeneous ganache is formed.

Assembly of the Rum Balls

Crumble the sponge with a fork. Add ganache and 2 tbsp dark rum to it. Mix well.
Now, make balls of 20gm each.
Insert toothpicks in each ball and freeze them for 30-40 minutes.
Now hold the balls using a toothpick and dip them in chocolate. Place them back on a lined tray for the chocolate to set. Remove the toothpicks gently.
Decorate the balls by drizzling dark and white chocolate using a piping bag. Garnish with some gold flakes.

Author: Chef Mansi Jain
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Assembly Time: 40 to 50 minutes
Cook Time: 30 to 40 minutes