These hurricane rum balls are not like the rum balls that you find on Grandma’s Christmas dessert spread.  They are meant to be taken with you on a Mardi Gras float, brought to a Mardi Gras parade, or served alongside King Cake at a Mardi Gras party.  These hurricane rum balls pack a serious rum punch and are decidedly NOT kid friendly.

I have to give credit where credit is due.  Jonathan came up with the idea for these passion fruit cupcakes for Valentine’s Day with white chocolate frosting.  I mentioned that I was trying to think of something different for Valentine’s Day this year and he said, “Passion fruit!”  I wasn’t sure about the idea at first – perhaps because I hadn’t thought of it (yeah, I’m like that sometimes).  But, the idea grew on me until I had to get into the kitchen and bake them.

The passion fruit cupcakes are unique and tropical and they express more than just a friendly, hand-holdy kind of love.

And for another festive treat, make these tasty Raspberry Scones!