Description
Rich, decadent Rum and Raisin Truffles made with dark chocolate and sweet raisin syrup. These luxurious, bite-sized treats are perfect for gifting, entertaining, or indulging yourself — smooth, chocolatey, and irresistibly elegant.
Ingredients
1/4 cup Raisin syrup
1/3 cup Raisins, finely chopped
300 g Good-quality dark chocolate
1/3 cup Thickened cream
Instructions
- Combine raisin syrup and chopped raisins in a small saucepan over low heat. Simmer gently, then remove from heat and set aside for 30 minutes to soak.
- Chop 200 g of dark chocolate and finely grate the remaining 100 g. Set grated chocolate aside for coating.
- Heat the cream in a small saucepan until just simmering, then pour it over the chopped chocolate. Stir gently until smooth and glossy.
- Stir the raisin mixture into the melted chocolate until fully combined. Allow to cool slightly, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.
- Once set, roll small spoonfuls of the mixture into balls and coat each truffle in the grated chocolate.
- Place truffles on a lined tray and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up. Serve at room temperature or package as gifts.
Notes
Use milk or white chocolate for a sweeter version.
Add chopped nuts such as hazelnuts or almonds for texture.
For a vegan option, use coconut cream and dairy-free chocolate.
Roll truffles in cocoa powder, nuts, or coconut for variety.
Chill for at least 4 hours to achieve the perfect rolling texture.
Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 4 hours chilling)
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake / Chilled
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (approx. 20 g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
