How to Make 5 Handmade Chocolates | Handcrafted | Bon Appétit

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cacao nibs provide a rich chocolate flavor with less sugar.

cocoa butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable shortening

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

flavor extracts

🥗Healthier: natural fruit purees

💰Cheaper: homemade flavored syrups

Natural fruit purees enhance flavor without artificial additives.

edible glitter

🥗Healthier: cocoa powder

💰Cheaper: colored sugar

Cocoa powder adds a decorative touch without extra cost.

Prepare colored cocoa butter to create a spackle effect.

Melt tempered white chocolate and transfer it into a pastry bag.

Tap the mold to ensure the chocolate coats the inside and dislodge air bubbles.

Invert the mold to remove excess chocolate, creating a thin shell.

Prepare raspberry gel using raspberry puree, pectin, sugar, and glucose.

Transfer cooled raspberry gel to a pastry bag and apply a dot into each cavity.

Prepare peach ganache using white peach puree, invert sugar, and glucose syrup, then mix with white chocolate.

Allow ganache to crystallize before preparing a crunchy almond layer with untempered white chocolate, almond paste, and fuiatine.

Roll out the crunchy layer between parchment paper and cut into small discs.

Seal the bottom of the bonbons with tempered chocolate after the ganache has set.

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