Chocolate Orange Rum Balls
Indulge in the rich, citrusy decadence of Chocolate Orange Rum Balls, a no-bake treat that's as luxurious as it is simple to prepare. Featuring a harmonious blend of crushed digestive biscuits, dark chocolate, orange marmalade, and a splash of dark rum, these bite-sized confections are a delightful combo of zesty and boozy flavors. Enhanced with a touch of orange zest and coated in your choice of chocolate sprinkles or cocoa powder, these truffle-like delights are perfect for gifting, party platters, or satisfying your sweet tooth. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe requires no oven time and offers a melt-in-your-mouth texture that will impress any dessert lover. Whether you're entertaining guests or treating yourself, these zesty rum-infused chocolate balls are sure to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g crushed plain digestive biscuits (or graham crackers)
- 30 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 100 g diced dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 3 tbsp orange marmalade
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 60 ml dark rum
- 50 ml heavy cream
- 50 g chocolate sprinkles or cocoa powder for coating
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
Place the digestive biscuits (or graham crackers) into a food processor and pulse until finely crushed. Transfer the crumbs to a large mixing bowl.
Add the unsweetened cocoa powder, powdered sugar, orange zest, and a pinch of salt to the bowl. Mix until evenly combined.
In a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, melt the diced dark chocolate with the heavy cream. Stir until smooth and glossy, then allow it to cool slightly.
Add the melted chocolate, orange marmalade, and dark rum to the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Stir well until the mixture forms a sticky, cohesive dough-like texture.
Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, take about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture to create roughly 20 balls.
Place the chocolate sprinkles or additional cocoa powder into a shallow dish. Roll each rum ball in the coating of your choice until fully covered.
Arrange the coated rum balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving.
Serve chilled and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2953 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.1 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.0 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1480 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 424.7 g | 154% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.8 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 232.2 g | ||
| Protein | 31.7 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 22.1 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 1643 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
