125ml double cream

250g of good quality (at least 70%) dark chocolate, finely chopped

2 tablespoons whisky, Irish Cream, brandy or rum

To decorate, 150g dark, milk or white chocolate

Method:

1. Bring the cream just to the boil in a small pan. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate until melted and the mix is thick and smooth.

2. Stir in your chosen liqueur. Pour into a bowl and chill until firm (in a fridge for around 4 hours).

3. Scoop out a teaspoon of mixture and roll into a ball between your palms, and place on to a tray lined with greaseproof paper; repeat.

4. Melt the decorating chocolate gently in a bowl over hot water. (White chocolate goes well with the Baileys Irish Cream, dark with whisky, but choose your own preferences.) Using a fork or cocktail sticks, dip the truffle balls into the melted chocolate to coat. If it slides off the truffle centre just allow to cool and thicken a little more first.

5. Transfer to greaseproof paper to set.

As these boozy truffles are made with cream, store in a fridge and eat within one week.

I hope you enjoy these truffles! Ideal to share with friends and family, or as gifts.

Merry Christmas!

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