Chocolate bouchons, also known as chocolate buttons or French chocolate truffles, are small, round, and bite-sized pastries made with a combination of chocolate, butter, and eggs. They have a soft and velvety texture, a rich chocolate flavor, and a delicate crumb. Bouchons are often served as a dessert or snack, and can be enjoyed on their own or paired with other treats like ice cream or whipped cream. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will guide you through the steps of making these delicious chocolate bouchons at home. We will provide you with a detailed recipe, tips for achieving the perfect texture, and variations to customize your bouchons according to your preferences.
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CHOCOLATE BOUCHONS
Chewy and melty, these double chocolate brownies, called "Bouchons" are named because of their cork like shape. Bouchon means Cork in French. Recipe by Thomas keller
Provided by Sylvia Fountaine | feasting at home
Categories desserts
Time 2h55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the flour, sifted cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl and whisk. Combine the eggs, sugar, vanilla in a stand mixer and whisk on med-low speed, scraping down sides and bottom of the bowl. With the mixer running, alternating between the two, add the butter and flour in 3 additions. Then mix to combine well, scraping the bowl as necessary.
- Remove the bowl, fold in chocolate chips. Let sit in a cool spot ( not the refrigerator) for 2 hours. The batter can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to two days, but make sure to let sit at room temp for two hours before filling the molds.
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Using a pastry bag or spoon, fill the bouchon mold, stopping just below the rim.
- Bake for 12 minutes in a convection oven, or 16 minutes ins a standard oven. Remove mold from the oven and let stand 10 minutes(so that they will hold their shape), then unmold the bouchons on a cooling rack, turn right side up and let cool completely.
- Dust the tops with powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories
CHOCOLATE BOUCHONS
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour 12 2-ounce timbale molds, or 8 3-ounce molds. Place molds on baking sheet. Sift flour, cocoa and salt together.
- Beat eggs and granulated sugar together at medium speed, about 3 minutes, until very pale. Beat in vanilla. On low speed, mix in dry ingredients in thirds, alternating with melted butter. Fold in chopped semisweet chocolate. (Batter can be made in advance and refrigerated up to 1 day.)
- Using pastry bag or spoon, fill each mold about 2/3 full. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until tops are shiny and cake tester comes out fairly clean but not dry; there may be chocolate on it from the chopped chocolate.
- Transfer molds to a rack, cool slightly, then invert and cool upside down. Unmold, dust with confectioners' sugar and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 401, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 181 milligrams, Sugar 23 grams, TransFat 1 gram
CHOCOLATE BOUCHONS
From the cookbook What's Cooking A Cookbook for Kids, put out by Disney and ideas taken from the movie Ratatouille, this is a fun dessert!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350*F.
- Place muffin liners in a 12 cup muffin pan. Set aside.
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt into a large bowl. Set aside.
- In another large bowl, mix eggs and sugar with a handheld mixer on medium speed for about 3 minutes, or until very pale in color. Mix in vanilla.
- On low speed, add about 1/3 of the dry ingredients, then 1/3 of butter. Continue alternating with the remaining flour and butter. Add the chocolate chips and mix to combine. The batter can be refrigerated up to one day.
- Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full. Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. When the tops look shiny and set(like a brownie), test one cake with a toothpick: it should come out clean but not dry.
- Move the bouchons in their liners to a cooling rack. After a few minutes, invert the bouchons and let them cool upside down in their liners; then lift off the liners.
- The bouchons are best eaten the day they are baked.
- Invert bouchons and dust them with confectioner's sugar.
- Serve with ice cream if you like!
- Makes 12 servings. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.3, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 113.8, Sodium 169.2, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 22.6, Protein 4.7
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Make sure the chocolate is finely chopped before melting it.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough bouchons.
- Bake the bouchons until they are set around the edges but still slightly soft in the center.
- Let the bouchons cool completely before serving.
Conclusion:
Chocolate bouchons are a delicious and elegant dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for any occasion, from a simple dinner party to a special holiday gathering. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make these delicious treats at home. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give chocolate bouchons a try. You won't be disappointed!
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