Indulge in a delectable journey of rich flavors and velvety textures with our curated collection of chocolate cream bonbons recipes. These exquisite treats are a symphony of cocoa decadence, featuring a variety of fillings that cater to every palate. From the classic and timeless dark chocolate ganache to the burst of fruity delight in raspberry cream, each recipe promises a unique and indulgent experience. Discover the art of crafting these bonbons, from tempering chocolate to creating smooth and creamy fillings, and impress your loved ones with homemade confections that rival those found in the finest chocolatiers.
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CREAM CHEESE BONBONS
These pretty coconut-speckled candies are rolled in grated chocolate, but you could also coat them in finely chopped nuts, chocolate sprinkles or jimmies. Beverly Coyde of Gasport, New York substitutes almond extract for the vanilla and chopped toasted almonds for the contest.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar substitute, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in coconut. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle., Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in grated chocolate. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BONBONS
This recipe was made by my mother only around Christmas time. Now, I carry on the tradition of this sweet confection.
Provided by Diane
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 75
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In large bowl, combine margarine, confectioners' sugar, condensed milk, coconut, chopped walnuts and vanilla. Stir well. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours, or until mixture has thickened enough to roll into balls. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place close together, but not touching, on cookie sheets. Freeze until hard.
- While bonbons are freezing, line a cookie sheet or flat surface with waxed paper. Combine chocolate chips and shortening in the top of a double boiler, over, not in, simmering water. Stir until melted. Using a toothpick or a fork, dip each bonbon in the melted chocolate. Place on waxed paper to dry. When chocolate has hardened, store bonbons in plastic bag in the freezer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 36.7 mg, Sugar 17.5 g
HOLIDAY CAKE BON BONS
Bite-sized bliss! Cake ball bon bons are a snap to make using cake mix and frosting and are an instant hit on any dessert tray.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h
Yield 37
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Make and bake cake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool 15 minutes.
- In large bowl, crumble warm cake; stir in frosting until well blended. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until firm enough to shape.
- Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Shape into balls. (If mixture is too sticky, refrigerate until firm enough to shape.) Freeze 30 minutes.
- Line another cookie sheet with foil. In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave 12 oz candy coating uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds; stir. Continue microwaving and stirring in 15-second intervals until melted and smooth. Remove one-third of the balls from the freezer. Using 2 forks, dip and roll each ball in coating. Place on foil-covered cookie sheet. Decorate as desired. Refrigerate cake balls about 10 minutes or until coating is set. Melt remaining candy coating in 12-oz batches; dip remaining balls. Serve at room temperature. Store in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 Bon Bons), Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 1/2 g
CARAMEL FILLED CHOCOLATE BONBONS
Steps:
- Bring the glucose to a boil in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, gradually add the sugar while stirring constantly. Add the hot cream and allow to boil to 230 degrees F. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Add the butter, pour into a bowl, and then chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Place a small amount of chopped peanuts in the base of each chocolate shell.
- When the caramel mixture is cold, transfer to a piping bag and pipe the caramel into the chocolate shells, leaving 1/8-inch free at the top. Allow to set overnight at room temperature.
- Seal the back of the bonbons with melted chocolate. Place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes, and then turn out of the mold.
MINT CHOCOLATE BONBONS
Steps:
- Spray a 24-count mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place an approximately 20-inch-long piece of plastic wrap over the muffin pan, leaving about 4 inches of excess plastic hanging over the ends of the pan. Press the plastic into each cup of the pan, making sure the cups are completely lined with the plastic wrap.
- Using a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon measure, scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons ice cream into each muffin cup so they are filled to the top. Place a chocolate cookie on top of each ice cream-filled muffin cup and gently press down. Freeze until the ice cream hardens, about 3 hours.
- Place a wire rack over a baking sheet. Line a second baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Carefully remove the plastic wrap from the muffin pan to release the bonbons from the muffin cups. Place the bonbons cookie-side down on the baking sheet lined with the wire rack. Slowly pour some of the chocolate shell ice cream sauce over about 1 to 2 bonbons at a time to cover completely. Before the sauce hardens, sprinkle the top of the bonbon with the chopped mint candies. The sauce will harden in about 30 seconds, so continue to coat 1 to 2 bonbons at a time before topping them with the chopped candies, until all 24 are coated and topped.
- Transfer the bonbons from the rack to the parchment-lined baking sheet with an offset spatula or butter knife. If needed, dip the offset spatula in hot water, then use it to remove the bonbons from rack. (The hot spatula will help prevent the chocolate shell from cracking when you remove them.) Store in a resealable container in the freezer until ready to serve, for up to one week.
BUTTERCREAM BONBONS
I got this recipe from the Land O'Lakes website many years ago, and they have been part of my annual Christmas baking for many, many years now. I really love these for many reasons. First, they're very tasty. Also, they are simple to make as candy goes. The key to dipping them in the chocolate is being sure the bonbon candies are fully chilled (or they'll start to melt in the hot chocolate, making it difficult to retain their shape). But it's also quite a versatile recipe. I've replaced the standard vanilla extract with other flavors to come up with different flavored bon bons. If you want, you can even add finely chopped nuts. The possiblities are endless. Cooking time is actually the minimum necessary chilling time.
Provided by Northwestgal
Categories Candy
Time 4h
Yield 60 Bon Bons
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine butter and cream cheese in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed until smooth.
- Add vanilla; continue beating until well mixed.
- Reduce speed to low. While beating at low speed, gradually add powdered sugar until well mixed. (If mixture is too soft, cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to form balls.).
- Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover loosely; refrigerate until firm (2 hours, or overnight if preferred).
- Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth (3 to 4 minutes).
- Insert a toothpick into a buttercream bon bon. Holding the toohpick, dip the bon bon into the melted chocolate. Let excess chocolate drip back into saucepan.
- Place chocolate-covered bon bon on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet, and remove the toothpick. Repeat until all the bon bons are coated with melted chocolate.
- Place the sheet of bon bons in the refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate is firm.
- Place bon bons in an air-tight container, with a sheet of waxed paper between the layers to keep the bon bons from sticking to one another. Store container in refrigerator (or in the freezer for up to 2 months) until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.9, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 5.6, Sodium 15.8, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 10.9, Protein 0.4
COCONUT BON BONS
These little balls of joy are perfect for any occasion.
Provided by Tamme
Categories Desserts Cookies No-Bake Cookie Recipes
Time 2h5m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together butter, confectioners' sugar, and sweetened condensed milk. Mix in the coconut. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
- Melt chocolate and shortening over a double boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat when melted, and stir to make sure the shortening is fully incorporated. Use toothpicks to hold the balls while dipping in the chocolate. Set on wax paper to dry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 31.7 mg, Sugar 22 g
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
- Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of your chocolate will make a big difference in the final product. Look for chocolate with a high cocoa content (at least 70%) and a smooth, rich flavor.
- Temper your chocolate: Tempering chocolate is a process that helps to stabilize the cocoa butter and prevent the chocolate from seizing. This will result in a smooth, glossy finish.
- Use a piping bag: A piping bag will help you to fill the bonbons evenly and neatly. If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a spoon, but it will be more difficult to get a smooth finish.
- Chill the bonbons before serving: Chilling the bonbons will help them to set and firm up. This will make them easier to eat and will also help to preserve their flavor.
Conclusion:
Chocolate cream bonbons are a delicious and elegant treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a special occasion or a simple snack. With a little care and attention, you can easily make chocolate cream bonbons at home. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, give this recipe a try!
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