Chocolate Bon Bon
Indulge in the rich, velvety decadence of homemade Chocolate Bon Bons, featuring a silky ganache made from premium dark chocolate and luscious heavy cream. Perfect for special occasions or as a gourmet treat, these melt-in-your-mouth confections are rolled in cocoa powder for a bitter-sweet finish, and can be enhanced with a sprinkle of sea salt flakes for an elevated flavor profile. With just 25 minutes of prep time, this simple yet elegant recipe combines smooth textures and deep chocolate notes with hints of vanilla and butter. Whether served as bite-sized desserts for entertaining or kept as an indulgent personal stash, these chilled handmade bon bons are a delightful addition to any dessert repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 0.75 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt flakes
Instructions
Chop the dark chocolate finely and place it in a heatproof bowl.
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer, but do not let it boil.
Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes without stirring.
Gently stir the mixture with a spatula until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
Add the unsalted butter and vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture, stirring until well combined.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the ganache chill in the refrigerator for about 1-2 hours, until firm.
Once chilled, use a melon baller or small spoon to scoop out the ganache and roll it between your palms to form smooth balls about 1 inch in diameter.
Roll each ball in cocoa powder to coat evenly. You may also roll them in sea salt flakes for a touch of flavor.
Transfer the coated bon bons to a parchment-lined tray and chill them for another 10 minutes.
Serve the chocolate bon bons chilled. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2942 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 234.4 g | 301% | |
| Saturated Fat | 136.6 g | 683% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 242 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 625 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 179.8 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.9 g | 185% | |
| Total Sugars | 82.9 g | ||
| Protein | 34.6 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 306 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 46.0 mg | 256% | |
| Potassium | 3055 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
