Fig Balls with Chocolate and Rum [No Bake, Under 1 Hour]
These fig balls with chocolate and rum are a great no-bake treat ready in under an hour. Their effortless preparation means you can whip up a batch in no time, and satisfy your sweet tooth right away. Shall we?
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Fig balls with rum are a quick, delightful treat! The process to make them is almost identical to our other truffles like hazelnut chocolate balls and homemade Raffaello.
Additionally, fig balls require only a few ingredients. These no-bake desserts combine the natural sweetness of figs, the depth of dark chocolate, and a slight hint of rum.
They're a great snack or dessert, and are perfectly chewy and crunchy at the same time. As fig balls quickly disappear, we recommend you start with two batches.
Why You'll Love These
- Rich and Decadent: Fig balls are a perfect balance of rich taste. Chewy figs, satisfying chocolate, and nutty almonds make the greatest combo!
- Simple and Quick: We're talking 5-6 ingredients, and absolutely no baking involved!
- Versatile Dessert: Eat these for dessert, take them to work or school, or wrap them as a gift, fig balls are simply perfect for every occasion.
Ingredients for Fig Balls
Here are the few simple ingredients you'll need to make fig balls.
- Dried Figs. Look for figs that are slightly softer. Remove any ends before using. You may have to chop them before grinding them in a meat grinder.
- Egg White. Egg whites help bind the batter. Substitute with aquafaba (water from a chickpea can). Use the equivalent volume of an egg white (about 40 ml, or 1.4 oz).
- Rum. Rum also assists binding, plus it enhances the flavor. Substitute with lemon or orange juice reduction, or a liqueur such as raspberry or sour cherry liqueur.
- Chocolate. Baking chocolate is best, but most chocolates work (adjust for the sweetness and avoid fillings.) Avoid chocolate chips, as they're hard to grate.
- Powdered Sugar. Confectioner's sugar. Avoid substitutions.
- Almonds. Grind most, and chop some. Substitute with walnuts or hazelnuts, however the taste will be different.
- Oil. Any type will work to grease your hands.
Instructions
Here are the instructions to make hazelnut chocolate balls.
Step 1. In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Work them with oiled hands until you get a big mass with the consistency of wet sand.
Step 2. Take some batter in between your palms and form a small ball (the size of a ping pong ball or smaller). Roll in chopped almonds and set aside to toughen.
Handling
Here are some suggestions on how to store and serve these fig balls.
- Serving: Serve 2-3 balls per person along with coffee, or a drink.
- Storing: Once they toughen you can place fig balls on top of each other in an airtight container. Keep fig balls in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Fig Balls with Rum and Chocolate
Ingredients
- 7 ounces dried figs chopped, then ground in a meat grinder
- 5 ounces dark or baking chocolate grated; substitute with milk or other chocolate but adjust the sweetness
- 5 ounces powdered sugar
- 1 egg white or aquafaba (juice from a chickpea can)
- 1 teaspoon rum or other liqueur; substitute with lemon or orange juice reduction
- 2 ounces almonds coarsely ground or finely chopped; substitute with walnuts or hazelnuts
- pinch of oil
Instructions
- Dab your hands with oil to prevent sticking (you may have to do this a few times during the process). Combine all ingredients in one large mixing bowl. Mix well with hands until ingredients have formed one big mass, and have a consistency of wet sand.
- Start forming balls from the batter in between your palms. The size should be between a ping pong ball and a marble. You should get approximately 25-30 with this volume of ingredients.
- In a medium bowl, transfer chopped (ground) almonds, and roll each ball in it until it's completely covered. Transfer to a baking sheet, tray, or a long plate lined with parchment paper. Leave a little bit of room between each ball to prevent sticking. Cover everything with foil or saran wrap, and transfer to the fridge (or leave in a cool, dark place) to toughen.
- Serving: Serve 2-3 balls per person along with coffee, or a drink.Storing: Once fig balls toughen you can place them on top of each other in an airtight container. Keep fig balls in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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