Rum Truffles

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 pint heavy cream
• 12 ounces baker's unsweetened chocolate squares
• 16 teaspoons sugar substitute
• 3 teaspoons rum or 3 teaspoons cognac
• 1/2 cup pecans, crushed (if desired)

Recipe

• 1 bring cream to a boil.
• 2 add rum or cognac and simmer about 5 minutes.
• 3 add chocolate and melt, stirring continuosly for about 2-3 minutes, then add nuts. blend in well.
• 4 turn off heat and let cool for 10 minutes, then add sweeteners. mix well.
• 5 line baking sheet with wax paper.
• 6 spread chocolate mixture evenly on sheet. cover with foil and put in refrigerator.
• 7 let set for several hours or overnight.
• 8 when ready to serve, cut chocolate spread into squares and put in tin container.