RUM RAISIN TRUFFLES

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I entered a state fair culinary challenge and earned a ribbon for these rum-flavored truffles. Now I like to treat the chocolate lovers on my list by including them on my Christmas dessert platter. The divine little bites get enthusiastic reviews. -Gerry Cofta, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons raisins, finely chopped
3 tablespoons golden raisins, finely chopped
2 tablespoons rum
12 ounces milk chocolate, very finely chopped
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
Baking cocoa
COATING:
12 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, toss all raisins with rum. Microwave, covered, on high for 30 seconds; cool slightly., Place chocolate in a shallow bowl. In a small heavy saucepan, heat cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; let stand 2 minutes. Stir until smooth, then stir in raisins. Press plastic wrap onto surface of chocolate mixture. Cool to room temperature or until firm enough to shape., With cocoa-dusted hands, shape chocolate mixture into 1-in. balls. Place on a waxed paper-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Refrigerate until very firm, about 30 minutes., For coating, in top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over barely simmering water, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip truffles in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on a waxed paper-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container.

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