Gin and Lime Truffles

Luxurious dark chocolate truffles infused with gin and lime, chilled then rolled in cocoa powder for a sophisticated treat.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 59.2 kcals 1184.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 2.7 grams 53.6 grams
Fat 4.9 grams 98.4 grams
Protein 0.4 grams 8.1 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
20 truffles
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
100
g
Dark Chocolate
broken into pieces
1
tbsp
Cocoa Powder
to dust
Dairy
30
ml
50
g
Unsalted Butter
chopped into small pieces
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lime
zest and juice only
Liquids
30
ml
Gin
2 tbsp

Steps

  • Melt the chocolate and cream together in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water.
  • Stir in the butter pieces until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  • Whisk in the gin, lime zest, and lime juice until slightly thickened.
  • Transfer to a container and chill in the fridge overnight.
  • Roll teaspoonfuls of the mixture into balls and place on baking parchment.
  • Chill the balls for one hour before rolling them in sieved cocoa powder.