Chocolate-Marzipan Bonbons with Dark Ganache

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Delicate bite-sized bonbons featuring rich dark chocolate filled with sweet marzipan and a smooth ganache center. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, layers dark chocolate (70% cacao), marzipan paste, heavy cream into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 20, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 20 min Serves 20 French cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Chop 200 g dark chocolate into small pieces and melt it gently in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth and glossy.
  2. Step 2: In a mixing bowl, crumble 150 g marzipan paste and add 2 tbsp powdered sugar and 1 tsp almond extract; knead until smooth and pliable, then divide into 20 equal small balls.
  3. Step 3: In a small saucepan, heat 100 ml heavy cream over medium heat until it just starts to simmer, then remove from heat and stir in 30 g unsalted butter until fully melted and incorporated.
  4. Step 4: Pour the warm cream mixture over 120 g of the melted dark chocolate and stir vigorously until smooth to make ganache; let it cool slightly until thick but still pourable.
  5. Step 5: Take each marzipan ball and dip it into the remaining melted chocolate to coat completely, then place on parchment paper to set slightly.
  6. Step 6: Using a small spoon, coat each marzipan ball with a layer of ganache, ensuring it is fully covered, then refrigerate on a lined tray for at least 1 hour until firm.
  7. Step 7: Before serving, dust the bonbons lightly with 2 tbsp cocoa powder using a fine sieve for a delicate finish.

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