Gin and Lime Truffles

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

Vegetarian Dessert Chocolate No-Bake Alcoholic

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

59.2

kcal / serving

1184.2 kcal total

Carbs

2.7g

per serving

53.6 g total

Fat

4.9g

per serving

98.4 g total

Protein

0.4g

per serving

8.1 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

truffles

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

100

Dark Chocolate

broken into pieces

tbsp

Cocoa Powder

to dust

Dairy

Double Cream

2 tbsp

Unsalted Butter

chopped into small pieces

Fruits

0.5

piece

Lime

zest and juice only

Liquids

Gin

2 tbsp

Method

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.