For those with a sweet tooth, chocolate pistachio bon bons are a delectable treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and pistachio in a delightful bite-sized confection. These elegant bonbons make a perfect dessert or snack, and they can be easily prepared at home with a few simple ingredients. With just a little patience and attention to detail, you can create these delicious treats that will impress your friends and family.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
TIRAMISU BON BONS
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield about 12 bon bons
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Using a melon baller or small ice cream scoop, spoon out balls from the tray of tiramisu to create the bon bons. Freeze the bon bons on a cookie sheet for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Melt the bittersweet chocolate in a double boiler until smooth and glossy. Dip frozen tiramisu bon bons in melted chocolate until covered on all sides. Place the bon bons on a cookie sheet covered in parchment or waxed paper and return them to the freezer. Take bon bons out of freezer and let them thaw for about 15 minutes before serving.
CHOCOLATE PISTACHIO BON BON'S
Steps:
- 1. Make filling: Bring 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved; set aside. 2.Put egg yolks in the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer set over a pan of simmering water. Whisk by hand until yolks are warm to the touch, about 2 minutes. Fit mixer with the whisk attachment. Mix yolks on medium speed; pour in sugar syrup. Raise speed to high; mix until mixture is cool and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to medium; drizzle in melted chocolate. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes. 3.Make cookies: Put pistachio paste and rest of sugar in the clean bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until smooth. Mix in the egg white, vanilla, and salt. 4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Transfer dough to a pastry bag fitted with a small (about 1/4 inch) plain round tip (such as Ateco #10). Pipe 1-inch rounds onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing about 1 inch apart. 5. Bake cookies until firm and golden around edges, about 10 minutes. Transfer on parchment to a wire rack, and let cool completely. 6. Place cookies, bottom sides up, on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Spread 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons chocolate filling on bottom of half of the cookies. Sandwich with remaining cookies. Freeze 1 hour. 7. Make glaze: Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add shortening; stir until combined. Let cool, stirring, until mixture is lukewarm. 8. Using a chocolate fork or regular fork, hold 1 cookie at a time above bowl of chocolate glaze. Spoon glaze over cookie, letting excess drip back into bowl. Transfer to a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Garnish with slivered pistachios. Refrigerate until set, 5 minutes. Cookies can be refrigerated in single layers in airtight containers up to 3 days.
PISTACHIO BONBONS
Need a cool treat in under an hour? Make these chocolate-covered desserts; they'll keep in your freezer for up to two weeks.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet or plate with parchment or waxed paper; place in the freezer at least 15 minutes. Using an ice-cream scoop to shape, place 8 round scoops of ice cream (about 1/4 cup each) on baking sheet; freeze until firm, at least 30 minutes.
- Place chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl set over (not in) a saucepan of simmering water. Stir frequently, until almost melted. Remove from heat, and stir until completely melted.
- Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of warm melted chocolate on 1 scoop of ice cream. Using bottom of spoon, spread chocolate over and around the sides; sprinkle with pistachios. Working quickly, repeat with remaining scoops. Freeze until firm, at least 5 minutes.
CHOCOLATE CREAM BONBONS
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
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.
WARM CHOCOLATE SOUFFLES WITH PISTACHIO ICE CREAM
Categories Mixer Chocolate Egg Dessert Bake Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter eight 3/4-cup soufflé dishes or custard cups. Melt chocolate and butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat until smooth. Transfer to large bowl; cool.
- Using electric mixer, beat egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually add sugar; beat until stiff but not dry.
- Whisk yolks, flour and vanilla into melted chocolate mixture. Fold in 1/3 of egg whites to lighten. Fold in remaining whites. Divide soufflé mixture evenly among soufflé dishes. Transfer to baking sheet. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.)
- Bake soufflés until edges are set but tester inserted into center comes out with wet batter attached, about 15 minutes if baked immediately or 20 minutes if refrigerated overnight. Serve immediately with Pistachio Ice Cream.
DATE BON-BONS WITH PISTACHIO PASTE
These delicate date bonbons hold a sophisticated little secret: there's a homemade pistachio paste inside. Box them up along with an assortment of other treats and give the classiest gift of the holiday season.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 30m
Yield Makes 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pulse pistachios, sugar, salt, and orange-flower water together in a food processor until a fine paste forms. If necessary, add oil, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, to achieve a peanut-butter-like texture; you should have about 1/4 cup.
- Fill each hollow in dates (from removing pits) with 1/2 teaspoon pistachio paste; stick a piece of orange peel into paste. Dip one end in chocolate. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let stand until set, about 15 minutes. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 month.
PEANUT BUTTER BON-BONS
These bon-bons are like little crispy chocolate candy bars. Add a little bit of paraffin to your chocolate to make it shinier if you wish.
Provided by M. McRae
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 100
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, melt together the peanut butter and butter, stirring occasionally until warm and smooth. In a large bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar and rice cereal; pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal mixture and use your hands to blend well. Roll tablespoonfuls of the mixture into balls and chill.
- In the microwave or in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt chocolate chips, stirring frequently until smooth. Dip the peanut butter balls into the chocolate using a toothpick. Place onto waxed paper to set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 3.7 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
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
Tips:
- Choose high-quality chocolate. This is the most important ingredient in bon bons, so don't skimp. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
- Temper your chocolate. This process helps to stabilize the chocolate and make it easier to work with. You can temper chocolate by melting it and then cooling it slowly, stirring constantly.
- Use a variety of fillings. Bon bons can be filled with anything from ganache to nuts to dried fruit. Get creative and experiment with different flavors.
- Decorate your bon bons. You can decorate your bon bons with melted chocolate, sprinkles, nuts, or anything else you like. Get creative and have fun!
Conclusion:
Chocolate pistachio bon bons are a delicious and elegant treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make these bonbons at home. Just be sure to choose high-quality ingredients and follow the recipe carefully. You'll be rewarded with a delicious and impressive treat that your friends and family will love.
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