Rich Chocolate Rum Truffles

I have a great fondness for anything chocolate so I did not need much of an excuse to make these lovely Rum Truffles. These would make a good Easter present especially if you want to give a chocolate inspired present without giving the traditional Easter Egg. Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do.

RICH CHOCOLATE RUM TRUFFLES

225g (8oz) plain chocolate

2 egg yolks

25g (1oz) butter

10ml (2tsp) rum

15ml (1tbsp) single cream

drinking chocolate powder

1. Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a saucepan of hot water making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water, then add the egg yolks, butter, rum and cream.

2., Stir until the micutre is thick enough to handle.

3. Cool slightly, then form into balls and roll in chocolate powder.

4. Leave until firm, then put in paper cases

Makes about 225g (8oz)

Variation: Rich chocolate brandy truffles
Replace the rum with brandy