How to Make Fruit Cake Truffles

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces.

   It will be melted, so the smaller the pieces, the better, but don't be fussy about the shape or size.
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   Step 2: Crumble the fruit cake.

   Using your fingers, break up the fruit cake slices or chunks into a mixing bowl. , Place the bowl in a pan of simmering water.
   
   Allow the ingredients to melt together. ,, Add the rum or rum extract.
   
   Stir it all together. , Cover to keep odors out.
   
   The mixture is ready to turn into truffles when it feels firm to touch. , Dig out a heaped teaspoon of the mixture to form the first truffle. , Roll in the coating of choice.
   
   Sprinkle the coating across a saucer before rolling the balls. ,, For serving:
   Line a plate or tray with foil and arrange as wished.
   
   Keep refrigerated until serving time, to firm them completely.
   
   For gift:
   Line a box or container with wax paper, baking paper or foil.
   
   Arrange the truffles in one layer.
   
   If adding another layer, place another layer of paper/foil to prevent sticking.
   
   Stop after two layers or the top truffles will squash the ones beneath.
   
   Keep refrigerated until it's time to give them. ,
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   Step 3: Add the chopped chocolate

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   Step 4: butter/oil and cream to the heatproof bowl.

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   Step 5: Remove from the heat.

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   Step 6: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the crumbled fruit cake in the bowl.

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   Step 7: Place in the refrigerator to set.

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   Step 8: Remove the truffle mixture from the refrigerator.

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   Step 9: Roll the mixture into a neat ball.

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    Step 10: Repeat with the remaining truffle mix until all of it has been turned into truffles.

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    Step 11: Serve or prepare as a gift.

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    Step 12: Finished.

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