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Margarita Balls I

These margarita balls are right up there with rum balls.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 24 people
Calories 3987.8 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Food Processor For crushing wafers and grinding almonds
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl For melting white chocolate
  • 1 Blender For combining liquid ingredients
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl For combining all ingredients
  • 1 Shallow dish For coating the balls with sugar

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 12 ounce package vanilla wafers
  • 8 ounces blanched almonds ground
  • 4 ounces white chocolate
  • ¼ cup tequila
  • ¼ cup orange marmalade
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • white sugar for coating

Instructions
 

  • Crush vanilla wafers into crumbs; combine with ground almonds.
  • Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, 1 to 3 minutes, or according to package directions.
  • Combine tequila, orange marmalade, and light corn syrup in a blender; blend until smooth.
  • Stir tequila mixture and melted chocolate into crumb mixture. Shape into 1-inch balls and coat with sugar. Store in refrigerator.

Notes

For superior texture, ensure vanilla wafers are crushed to a very fine crumb, and almonds are ground evenly. Over-grinding almonds can release too much oil, affecting the final consistency. When melting white chocolate, use a low power setting on the microwave or a double boiler to prevent scorching, which can cause it to seize. The mixture should be pliable but not overly sticky for easy shaping. For an elevated presentation and flavor, consider combining the white sugar coating with finely grated lime zest to amplify the margarita profile. Ensure adequate chilling time for the balls to firm up before serving, which also allows the flavors to meld beautifully. These keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.