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Hazelnut Bonbons
Dessert

Hazelnut Bonbons

1 h 15 minServes 30Nutri-Score E€€
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what you need

Ingredients

30 people
  • petit beurre biscuits (finely ground)Bakery140 g
  • hazelnuts (roasted, finely ground)Nuts & seeds75 g
  • hazelnut spread (for the filling)Pantry250 g
  • white chocolate (melted)Pantry250 g
  • hazelnut spread (slightly warmed, for the garnish)Pantry25 g
  • sunflower oil (a drop, to grease hands)Pantry5 ml

per serving

Nutrition

65kcal

Carbs
6 g
Proteins
1 g
Fat
4 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Piping bag

step by step

Method

  1. Grind the biscuits and hazelnuts

    • Finely grind the petit beurre biscuits in a food processor.
    • Finely grind the roasted hazelnuts in a food processor.
    Step 1
  2. Make the filling

    • Place the ground biscuits, ground hazelnuts and hazelnut spread in a bowl.
    • Mix until well combined.
    Step 2
  3. Shape the balls

    • Take about 12 g of the hazelnut mixture, press it firmly in your palm and roll it into a ball.
    • Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
    • Lightly grease your hands with a drop of sunflower oil to avoid sticky hands.
    Step 3
  4. Freeze the balls

    • Place the balls on a sheet of baking paper.
    • Freeze them to firm up.
    Step 4
  5. Melt the white chocolate

    • Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler.
    Step 5
  6. Coat the balls

    • Fully coat the chilled hazelnut balls in the melted white chocolate, using a fork or skewer.
    • Let the excess chocolate drip off and place them on a sheet of baking paper.
    • Let them harden at room temperature, or chill in the fridge to speed it up.
    Step 6
  7. Garnish and store

    • Slightly warm the hazelnut spread and put it into a piping bag.
    • Drizzle thin lines over the balls.
    • Store in an airtight container in a cool place or in the fridge.
    Step 7