Keep this quick recipe for chocolate and rum balls on hand for when unexpected guests arrive and you want to offer them a delicious chocolate candy. The preparation will not take you more than 15 minutes and then you should leave them in the refrigerator for an hour, so that they cool and harden until serving time. The result is a real delight. In gastronomy, combining chocolate and rum is considered an art. The mixture is always delicious, but it is recommended to use a good quality rum and a chocolate with a high percentage of cocoa. In this way, in addition to being tasty, the balls will also be healthy. Cocoa provides many beneficial nutrients, such as vitamins A, B, and minerals such as calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and copper. In addition, it provides polyphenols and theobromine, two substances that help eliminate cholesterol, toxins and improve blood circulation. Ingredients for 20 balls: 250 grams of chocolate 250 grams of grated coconut (or grated chocolate) 80 grams of butter 2 yolks 1 tablespoon of icing sugar 1 tablespoon of cocoa Rum to taste (1 or 2 tablespoons) Preparation: Leave the butter out of the refrigerator until soft and then place in a bowl along with the egg yolks. Using a hand mixer, beat vigorously for a few minutes until you get a frothy cream. Grate the chocolate and add it to the cream. Also add the cocoa, icing sugar and rum. Mix well to form dough and cover with plastic wrap. Place the tray in the refrigerator and let the balls sit for at least an hour. After that time, wet your hands and form small balls with the dough.Pour the grated coconut on a plate, or grated chocolate if you prefer. Roll the balls over the top until they are covered and arrange them separately on a tray. Place the dish in the refrigerator to allow the balls to dry and cool. Serve and enjoy. Remember to use quality ingredients for this recipe, to obtain more delicious homemade chocolates. Choose a good rum and a chocolate with at least 70% cocoa. If you have time, prepare them the day before. These homemade chocolates are always very pleasant to the palate, but in summer, it is better to leave them in the refrigerator for a few hours, to eat them cold. Share this recipe for chocolate and rum balls with your friends. They would like to try it. Leave your comments about this quick and delicious homemade preparation below.
