GIN AND TONIC TRUFFLES

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A good recipe for Christmas sweets or just to indulge yourself.

Provided by evelynjane

Time 30m

Yield Makes Truffles

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Heat 5cm (2in) water in a pan then place a heatproof bowl on top of the pan, making sure the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water.
  • Whip the chocolate in the bowl with the cream and heat gently to allow the chocolate to melt.
  • Gradually pour in the gin, lime zest and juice and the butter.
  • Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and slightly thickened. Spoon into a sealable container, snap on the lid and chill overnight.
  • Take teaspoons of the mixture and roll into balls. Put on a board lined with baking parchment and chill for an hour or so.
  • Sieve the cocoa into a bowl and roll the truffles in it to cover. and place them in sweet papers or a presentation box.
  • Place them into sweet papers or a presentation box.

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