Danish Rum Balls (Romkugler)

Transport yourself to the charming streets of Copenhagen with these delightful Danish-themed Rum Balls, locally known as Romkugler. Infused with the perfect blend of chocolate and rum essence, and complemented with a touch of raspberry jam and marzipan, these treats are as festive as they are delicious! Perfect for any celebration or as a sweet indulgence for yourself, these rum balls are rolled into a coconut flour exterior and decorated with colors of the Danish flag.

Ingredients

🍰 400g leftover cake, any brand
🌰 125g Odense Marcipan
🍫 175g dark chocolate, Lindt Excellence
🍓 2 tbsp Bonne Maman Raspberry Jam
🍹 3 tbsp Dr. Oetker Rum Essence
🥥 100g Bob's Red Mill Coconut Flour
🎨 Red and white food coloring

Instructions

1- Preparation:

• Crumble the leftover cake in a large mixing bowl until fine.
• Grate the marzipan and add it to the bowl with the cake crumbs.

2- Melt the Chocolate:

• Break the dark chocolate into pieces and melt using a double boiler or simply microwave in short bursts until silky smooth.

3- Mixing:

• Pour the melted chocolate into the cake and marzipan mixture.
• Add the raspberry jam and rum essence for the rich rum flavor.
• Mix thoroughly until everything combines into a dense, homogeneous mass.

4- Shaping:

• Using your hands, scoop the mixture and roll it into ping-pong ball-sized portions.
• Lay them onto a tray lined with parchment paper.

5- Coating:

• In a shallow dish, evenly distribute the coconut flour.
• Roll each ball in the coconut flour, ensuring an even coating.

6- Decoration:

• Use a brush to apply red and white food coloring in patterns to mimic the Danish flag or simply coat parts of the rum balls to create a festive touch.

7- Cooling:

• Place the decorated rum balls in the fridge for at least one hour to firm up.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes (cooling not included)
Total Time: 25 minutes (plus cooling time)
Servings: 12 rum balls
Calories per Serving: 200
Macronutrients per Serving:

• Protein: 3g
• Fats: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
  Equipment:
• Large mixing bowl, Pyrex
• Grater
• Double boiler or microwave, Samsung Microwave
• Shallow dish for rolling, Le Creuset Stoneware Dish

Cooking Tips:

• To add an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of instant coffee to the melted chocolate before combining.
• For a nutty twist, finely chopped almonds or hazelnuts can be mixed into the coating.

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Danish Rum Balls (Romkugler)