Valentine's Day Truffles
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) semisweet chocolate, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces
- 1 stick butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- 1 cup chocolate sprinkles, for rolling
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse (but somewhat small size) sea salt
- In a small skillet, simmer the honey until it becomes medium brown in color and has a light, caramel scent.
- Remove from heat and keep warm.
- In a medium bowl, combine the 2 types of chocolate and butter.
- Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water and melt the chocolate, making sure to stir often.
- Once the chocolate has completely melted remove the bowl from the heat and whisk in the caramelized honey, rum and powdered sugar.
- Transfer mixture to a cool bowl and allow it to "set" a little, about 5 minutes.
- Combine the sprinkles and salt in a bowl.
- Using your hands roll the chocolate mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Roll them in the chocolate sprinkle/salt mixture until they are generously coated.
- Place on serving tray or store them in an airtight container.
honey, semisweet chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, butter, powdered sugar, dark rum, chocolate sprinkles, coarse
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alexandra-guarnaschelli/valentines-day-truffles-recipe.html (may not work)