Gin and Tonic Truffles

Method

• step 1

  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.

• step 2

  Whip the chocolate in the bowl with the cream and heat gently to allow the chocolate to melt.

• step 3

  Gradually pour in the gin, lime zest and juice and the butter.

• step 4

  Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and slightly thickened. Spoon into a sealable container, snap on the lid and chill overnight.

• step 5

  Take teaspoons of the mixture and roll into balls. Put on a board lined with baking parchment and chill for an hour or so.

• step 6

  Sieve the cocoa into a bowl and roll the truffles in it to cover. and place them in sweet papers or a presentation box.

• step 7

  Place them into sweet papers or a presentation box.