The WW Cherry Rum Balls are yummy and healthy. We prepare them in one day & 25 minutes, so we can easily make them in advance. They are made up of chocolate chips, rum, corn syrup, vanilla wafer crumbs, pecans, sugar, and candied cherries. These balls contain 1.5 grams of protein and 100 calories per serving. Serve these WW Cherry Rum Balls with fruit salad, black coffee, coconut truffles, vanilla latte, cinnamon apples, peppermint fudge, or cinnamon tea. You may store these rum balls in the container for two weeks.
STATS:
- Total time: 1 day and 25 minutes
- Calories: 100 per ball
- Serving size: 1 rum ball
- Cooking time: Nil
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Servings: 24 rum balls
- Course: Dessert
- Preparation time: 25 minutes
- Cuisine: American
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing bowls
- Heatproof bowl
- Double boiler
- Baking paper
- Measuring spoons & cups
- Spatula
- Baking tray
- Small cookie scoop
INGREDIENTS:
- Half cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp light corn syrup
- Half cup chopped pecans
- 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- Quarter cup confectioners’ sugar
- 12 halved red candied cherries
- Quarter cup rum
INGREDIENT NOTES:
SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS:
- These chips bring a rich chocolate flavor and hold the ingredients together, creating a smooth texture. You can use sugar-free chocolate chips instead if you prefer.
RUM:
- It adds a warm, delicious taste to the dessert and gives the rum balls their signature flavor. For a substitute, combine rum extract with water.
CORN SYRUP:
- We use this syrup to bind the ingredients well and give the balls a slightly soft texture. It also adds a sweet taste to the chocolate mixture. You can replace it with sugar-free syrup if you like.
VANILLA WAFER CRUMBS:
- These crumbs form the main structure of the balls and absorb the chocolate and rum mixture. Use graham cracker crumbs as an alternative.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, melt the chocolate chips in the double boiler and mix rum with corn syrup in it.
- Stir in the vanilla wafer crumbs, chopped pecans, and half of the confectioners’ sugar in the bowl.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well to make the sticky mixture.
- Take small portions of the mixture and roll them into 24 equal balls, then put them on the covered tray.
- Coat the balls with the remaining sugar and press half a candied cherry onto the rum balls.
- Lastly, chill the rum balls for 24 hours and serve them.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
HOLIDAY:
- Christmas Sugar Cookies
- Gingerbread Cookies
- Mini Chocolate Brownies
- Peppermint Fudge
DESSERTS:
- Fresh Strawberry Slices
- Greek Yogurt Parfaits
- Baked Cinnamon Apples
- Fresh Fruit Salad
SNACKS:
- Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
- Mini Cheesecake Bites
- Coconut Truffles
- Almond Chocolate Clusters
HOT DRINKS:
- Hot Chocolate
- Cinnamon Tea
- Black Coffee
- Vanilla Latte
TIPS:
- Utilize fine crushed vanilla wafers to make the smooth and even mixture.
- Chop the pecans into small pieces to hold the balls together easily.
- You should avoid adding extra rum so the mixture does not get wet.
- Chill the rum balls in the refrigerator, then serve for better results.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Include the cherry rum balls in the closed vessel and store for two weeks.
FREEZER:
- Add the rum balls to a container with baking paper between the layers and freeze for two months.
FAQs:
Can I prepare these balls earlier?
- Yes, you may make them 3 days in advance, as the taste will get richer.
Should I include rum extract in this recipe?
- Yes, you may add rum extract instead of rum for a slightly different taste.
What makes the balls soft?
- Including extra liquid or too many vanilla wafer crumbs gives soft results.
Are pecans good to exclude from this dessert?
- Yes, you may skip pecans and utilize chopped sunflower seeds instead.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 100 kcal
Net carbs: 11 g
Iron: 0.7 mg
Total carbs: 13 g
Vitamin A: 20 IU
Fiber: 1.2 g
Calcium: 12 mg
Protein: 1.5 g
Sodium: 45 mg
Potassium: 65 mg
Weight Watchers Points: 4 Points