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Chocolate Bonbons

Chocolate Bonbons
Prep Time
2h 15 min
Cook Time
7 min

Who says it’s hard to hand-make your own chocolate treats? This recipe shows you how to easily create decadent chocolate truffles.

Note: Allow 2 hours for ganache to set into balls.

Courtesy of the Bonnie Gordon College of Confectionary Arts

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ingredients

345
g Cacao Barry Mexique Dark Chocolate, or preferred dark chocolate
250
g 35% cream
60
g butter
55
g honey
80
g hazelnut paste
1
Tbsp Frangelico or other liquor (optional)
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directions

Step 1

In a saucepan over medium-low heat, heat cream, hazelnut paste, butter, honey and liquor to 65ºC (about 7 minutes).

Step 2

Place chocolate in a food processor or bowl and pour cream mixture over chocolate. Allow to sit for a few seconds, then mix in food processor or stir with a whisk until smooth.

Step 3

Transfer ganache into a bowl (is using the food processor) and Saran wrap in contact until set. Scoop mixture into balls and allow to firm up for at least 2 hours.

Step 4

Using gloves, roll balls using finger tips to even out the shape.

Step 5

5.

Step 6

Dip each truffle into tempered chocolate, then roll chocolate in cocoa powder, chopped nuts, shredded coconut or icing sugar.

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