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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted by Emily on Fri, February 12, 2010 - 9:19 AM

The National Honey Board would like to wish all of you a very happy Valentine’s Day. Take this time to appreciate your loved ones and let them know you care. Here is a simple and delicious recipe that goes above and beyond the typical box of chocolates. We guarantee your “honey” will delight in the thoughtfulness of a homemade treat. Enjoy!

Creme Honey Truffles
Makes 32 servings

6 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup heavy cream, divided
1/2 cup crème honey
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

In top of double boiler, melt chocolate with 1/4 cup cream. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. Beat in honey and remaining cream. Chill mixture for one hour, or until firm. Place cocoa in shallow bowl. Using fingertips, shape honey mixture into 1-inch balls and roll in cocoa. Store truffles in refrigerator.

Serving Size: 1 truffle
Nutrition: 66 Calories * 5 g Fat Total * 8 mg Cholesterol * 3 mg Sodium * 7 g Carbohydrates * 1 g Dietary Fiber * 1 g Protein *

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