Coconut Rum Truffles
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Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
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Hands-on Time: 20 mins
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Makes: 24 servings
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons butter
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
3 tablespoons dark rum
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
1 teaspoon Frontier Co-op® Almond Extract or Almond Flavor (non-alcoholic)
1 1/2 cups shredded, sweetened coconut, divided
Directions
1. In a small, heavy saucepan (or double boiler), melt butter and chocolate together until smooth. Remove from heat.
2. Add rum, cream, egg yolk, sugar, almond extract, and 1/2 cup of the coconut. Whisk until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
3. Roll into one-inch balls, then roll the balls in the remaining 1 cup coconut. Set on waxed paper to harden. Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, or in the freezer for up to one month.
