Mini Chocolate Christmas Pudding Truffles
Serves: Makes 30
Ingredients
200 grams pre-made Christmas pudding
¼ cup mini chocolate chips
2 tblsp whisky, rum or brandy
100 grams dark chocolate, melted (see Cook's Tip)
¼ cup mini chocolate chips
2 tblsp whisky, rum or brandy
100 grams dark chocolate, melted (see Cook's Tip)
Everybody loves chocolate and these delectable little treats will be an absolute hit at your party. They are so simple to make, yet look sensational and taste delicious - making truffles has never been easier!
Method
1. Crumble the pudding into a bowl and toss through the chocolate chips and whisky. Mix well and shape ½ tsp lots into small balls. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Melt the chocoate in the microwave on high power for 2 minutes or until amost all the chocolate has melted. Remove and stir to melt. Dip the balls into the chocolate to cover and allow the excess chocolate to fall off before placing onto a cake rack to cool and for the chocolate to set. When set remove carefully and transfer to a lidded container. Keep refrigerated or in a very cool place. If wished, decorate with cachous or with melted chocolate as shown.
Cooks Tips
For these truffles, we used Ernest Adams Christmas Pudding.When buying dark chocolate, look for one with about 70 per cent cocoa solids.
