Marzipan-Filled Chocolate Bonbons with Toasted Almonds

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Delicately crafted chocolate bonbons filled with sweet marzipan and finished with toasted almond pieces for a satisfying crunch. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, layers dark chocolate couverture, marzipan paste, toasted almond slices 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: 25 min Cook: 40 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 couverture finely and melt gently in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water until smooth, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, knead 150 g marzipan paste with 2 tbsp powdered sugar until smooth, then shape into 20 small balls approximately 1 inch in diameter.
  3. Step 3: Using a spoon, coat a silicone bonbon mold cavity with a thin layer of melted chocolate and refrigerate for 10 minutes until set.
  4. Step 4: Place one marzipan ball in each mold cavity and cover completely with another layer of melted chocolate, tapping the mold on the counter to remove air bubbles.
  5. Step 5: Refrigerate the filled molds for 30 minutes until firm, then pop out the bonbons carefully.
  6. Step 6: Warm 15 g unsalted butter and 30 ml heavy cream together until just melted, then toss 50 g toasted almond slices in the mixture to coat.
  7. Step 7: Press the almond slices onto the chocolate bonbons' surface for added texture and flavor, then chill for another 10 minutes before serving.

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