Best 8 Walnut Cheese Bonbons Recipes

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# Walnut Cheese Bonbons: A Treat for the Senses

Walnut cheese bonbons are delightful bite-sized treats featuring a creamy, nutty filling encased in a rich chocolate coating. These decadent bonbons combine the natural sweetness of walnuts with the tanginess of cheese, resulting in a unique and satisfying flavor profile. Whether you're looking for an indulgent snack, a special dessert to impress your guests, or a handmade gift that expresses your culinary creativity, these walnut cheese bonbons are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

In this comprehensive guide, you'll find multiple recipes to craft these exquisite bonbons, each offering a unique twist on the classic combination. Explore variations that incorporate different types of cheese, such as sharp cheddar, creamy Brie, and tangy goat cheese, to create a range of flavors that cater to diverse palates. Discover recipes that utilize various coatings, including dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and even white chocolate, to add a layer of sweetness and richness.

Furthermore, this guide provides detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure your bonbons turn out perfectly every time. Learn the art of tempering chocolate to achieve a smooth, glossy finish, and discover techniques for creating intricate designs and decorations that will elevate your bonbons to a work of art.

With step-by-step instructions, insightful tips, and a variety of recipes to choose from, this guide will empower you to create walnut cheese bonbons that are not only delicious but also visually stunning. Indulge your senses and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE CREAM BONBONS



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My grandmother gave me this tasty recipe when I was a girl. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of her huge kitchen and all the delicious treats she made. -Joan Lewis, Reno, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup ground pecans or walnuts
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, pecans, milk and butter. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover and refrigerate overnight., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. (If balls are too soft to dip, freezer until firm, 3-5 minutes.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MAPLE CREAM BONBONS



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"My family always smiles when I fix these chocolates," writes Ginny Truwe of Mankato, Minnesota. "They recall the winter when I put trays of the candy centers on top of my van in the garage to freeze before dipping. Later, I drove off and was horrified to see the little balls rolling on the highway!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons maple flavoring
2 cups chopped walnuts
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and maple flavoring until smooth. Stir in walnuts. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Freeze until firm. , In a microwave , melt chips; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until set. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BONBONS



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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

1 cup margarine, softened
2 pounds confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 cups coconut
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

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

HONEY WALNUT CREAM CHEESE



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We came up with this recipe after trying Trader Joe's® honey walnut cream cheese; this was much better since we used the orange blossom honey my mom buys from local farmers' market. She suggest toasting the walnuts. To make a sweeter version, add a tablespoon of granulated sugar while pulsing in the processor. Spread a layer on a slice of your favorite bread and enjoy! Yum!

Provided by Cute Brunettes

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

10 walnut halves
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (such as Philadelphia®), softened
¼ cup orange blossom honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place walnuts on a baking sheet. Bake until toasted and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Transfer walnuts to a plate to cool. When walnuts are cool, transfer to a resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.
  • Combine cream cheese, honey, and walnuts in a food processor and pulse until creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 111.1 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

BON BONS



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Chocolate covered coconut and walnut candy.

Provided by Paulette

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Nut Candy Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups butter
2 pounds confectioners' sugar
1 (14 ounce) package flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • Cream together butter, powdered sugar and coconut. Stir walnuts and condensed milk into the mixture. Roll into 1 inch balls and arrange on waxed paper covered cookie sheets. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Melt chocolate chips and shortening top of double boiler over medium-low heat. Working in small batches, dip balls in chocolate until covered. Place on waxed paper covered cookie sheets and refrigerate. When firm, store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 835.9 calories, Carbohydrate 110.3 g, Cholesterol 57.7 mg, Fat 45.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 27.1 g, Sodium 242.9 mg, Sugar 101.6 g

BLUE CHEESE, WALNUT, AND CHICORY SALAD



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If you've been looking at endive and radicchio in the stores for years but never bought any because you thought you just wouldn't like it, I'm here to tell you, you probably do--especially in a salad like this. When chicory is combined with a sweet and tangy mustard vinaigrette, mixed with toasted, crunchy nuts, and wonderfully rich, subtly salty blue cheese, it all makes perfect sense.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup olive oil
1 head radicchio
4 heads Belgian endive
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Stir or toss walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat until very hot to the touch and toasted, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix Dijon mustard, rice vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and pepper together in a bowl for dressing. Pour in olive oil, about 1 teaspoon at a time, whisking constantly, until thick and coats the back of a spoon. Taste and adjust as necessary.
  • Cut radicchio in half; cut out the core using 2 angled cuts. Cut each half in half again and slice across into about 1-inch pieces. Slice root ends off of endive and peel off about 1/3 of the leaves, leaving them whole for presentation. Slice remaining endive into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Transfer all radicchio and endive to a bowl and toss, making sure leaves are separated and evenly distributed. Crumble in about 1/2 of the walnuts and 1/2 of the blue cheese. Pour in dressing and toss with your hands until everything is perfectly coated.
  • Place whole endive spears on a serving plate. Pile salad on top and scatter remaining walnuts and blue cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 55.4 g, Fiber 18.3 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 710.9 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

BOURBON WALNUT PIE



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Provided by Robin Smith

Categories     Food Processor     Dairy     Egg     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Walnut     Winter     Chill     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Crust:
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large egg
1 tablespoon milk
Filling:
1 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (about 3 ounces)
3/4 cup walnut halves (about 3 ounces)

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Blend flour, sugar and salt in processor. Add butter and process using on/off turns until mixture resembles coarse meal. Whisk egg and milk in small bowl to blend, then add to processor. Blend until moist clumps form. Gather dough into ball and flatten into disk. Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate 1 hour. (Dough can be prepared up to 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated. Let dough soften slightly before rolling out.)
  • For filling:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk syrup, sugar, eggs, butter, bourbon, flour, vanilla and salt in large bowl to blend. Mix in all walnuts.
  • Roll out dough on floured surface to 14-inch round. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Fold edge under; crimp decoratively. Pour filling into prepared crust. Bake until crust is golden and filling is set in center when pie is shaken slightly, about 55 minutes. Cool pie completely in pan on rack.

WALNUT-CHEESE BONBONS



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Categories     Quick & Easy

Number Of Ingredients 3

Cream cheese
Cream or milk
Walnut halves

Steps:

  • Soften cream cheese with a little cream. Mold level teaspoons of cream cheese into balls. Sandwich between walnut halves. Refrigerate until serving.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality walnuts. Look for plump, firm walnuts with no blemishes or cracks.
  • Toast the walnuts before using them. This will enhance their flavor and make them more fragrant.
  • Use a food processor to grind the walnuts. This will ensure that they are finely ground and have a smooth texture.
  • Add a variety of spices and herbs to the cheese mixture. This will give the bonbons a complex and flavorful taste.
  • Roll the bonbons in chopped nuts or seeds. This will add a crunchy texture and extra flavor.
  • Serve the bonbons chilled. This will help them hold their shape and make them even more delicious.

Conclusion:

Walnut cheese bonbons are a delicious and healthy snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give walnut cheese bonbons a try.

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