Description
Chocolate bourbon balls blend rich dark chocolate with smooth Kentucky spirits for an indulgent adult treat. Dessert enthusiasts will savor these bite-sized confections that combine deep cocoa flavors with warm liquor undertones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 9×13 chocolate cake (prepared from mix or recipe)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) dark or spiced rum (or bourbon)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Pulverize the chocolate cake into fine, uniform crumbs within a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- Integrate the rum or bourbon and sweetened condensed milk into the cake crumbs, mixing thoroughly until a cohesive, moldable texture develops.
- Craft compact, bite-sized spheres approximately one inch in diameter, applying gentle pressure to compact the mixture and maintain structural integrity.
- Meticulously roll each formed ball through chocolate sprinkles, guaranteeing complete and even coverage on all exterior surfaces.
- Position the coated spheres onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each ball.
- Refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes to solidify the texture and enhance flavor melding, allowing the rum or bourbon to permeate the cake crumbs.
- Transfer the chilled confections to an airtight storage container, which can be kept refrigerated for up to one week or frozen for extended preservation.
- When ready to serve, remove from refrigeration or freezer and let rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to soften slightly and optimize flavor profile.
Notes
- Crumble cake completely to achieve fine, even texture for smooth ball formation.
- Use room temperature cake for easier crumbling and better ingredient incorporation.
- Experiment with different liquors like brandy or whiskey for unique flavor variations.
- Adjust sweetened condensed milk quantity to control ball consistency and prevent crumbling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts, Cocktails
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 181
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg