Chocolate Truffles for Valentine's Day

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/2 cup (115 g) semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup (115 g) dark chocolate, chopped
• 110 g butter, cut into small pieces
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp dark rum
• 1 cup chocolate straws
• 3/4 teaspoon sea salt

Preparation:

1. In a small skillet, make a honey caramelHeat the honey until it turns light brown and has a caramel aroma. Remove from heat and keep warm.
2. In a medium bowl, melt the chocolate over a double boiler.Combine the chocolate and butter. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water and, stirring frequently, melt the chocolate. Remove the chocolate from the heat and whisk in the caramelized honey, rum, and powdered sugar. Transfer the chocolate to a cooled metal bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes.
3. Prepare the toppingSpread the chocolate straws mixed with salt on a plate. Use your fingers to separate a small lump from the chocolate mixture. Begin rolling the balls, first in your hands, and then in the sprinkles. You should end up with candies about 3 cm in size.
4. Place the chocolate truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate to chill.