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I have no formal training when it comes to anything in the kitchen, and as with most things I want to learn, I turned to Youtube University. There I found any number of tutorials from professional kitchens to follow and figure out.  
I have no formal training when it comes to anything in the kitchen, and as with most things I want to learn, I turned to Youtube University. There I found any number of tutorials from professional kitchens to follow and figure out.  


Some videos I watched;
Some videos I watched (There was a lot more than these two, but you can find some of your own if you have the interest.);


* [https://youtu.be/7MwjSUdcFI0?si=N1sMwoiyxNITX0qw Tempering Chocolate]
* [https://youtu.be/7MwjSUdcFI0?si=N1sMwoiyxNITX0qw Tempering Chocolate]
* [https://youtu.be/EFRDTOhqDow?si=Q02PUTCmJ0FVPEaS A molded chocolate being made]
* [https://youtu.be/EFRDTOhqDow?si=Q02PUTCmJ0FVPEaS A molded chocolate being made]
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+BonBon Tools/ Materials
!Item
Category
!Item Name
!Description
!Link
<small>(unafilliated)</small>
!Cost
<small>(At time of purchase)</small>
|-
|Ingredient
|Main Chocolate
|400g bags of popular chocolate; bundle White, milk &dark
|[https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07JN11C2W/?coliid=I2Z9MK7EPHMC3J&colid=32LEREPIBMR5J&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_J8Z0QHN0QG0GJ8F6RRQ5 Amazon.de]
|€26.23
|-
|Ingredient
|Dark chocolate bars
|70% dark chocolate extra incase needed
|REWE
|€2.29 per
|-
|Ingredient
|Dark chocolate orange bars
|Used for a filling
|REWE
|€2.49 per
|-
|Ingredient
|Heavy cream
|Used for a filling as per reciepie
|REWE
|€1.09 per
|-
|Ingredient
|Strawberries
|Used for a filling as per reciepie
| -
|
|-
|Ingredient
|Lemon juice
|Used for a filling as per reciepie
|REWE
|€1.99
|-
|Ingredient
|Sugar
|Used for a filling as per reciepie
|REWE
|€1.49
|-
|Ingredient
|Potato Flower
|Used for a filling as per reciepie
| -
|
|-
|Tool
|BonBon Mold
|As named - Maybe better to get one from a Restaurant supplies store rather than amazon, although this one worked fine
|[https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01679NQ80/?coliid=I3NLHAM6PJDS6F&colid=32LEREPIBMR5J&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_J8Z0QHN0QG0GJ8F6RRQ5 Amazon.de]
|€19.99
|-
|Tool
|Stainless Steel Scraper/ Spatula
|As named; Can also use a large "Pallette knife" instead
|[https://www.amazon.de/dp/B08CDGMRFM/?coliid=I33UT7I9E1AUEQ&colid=32LEREPIBMR5J&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_J8Z0QHN0QG0GJ8F6RRQ5 Amazon.de]
|€10.62
|-
|Tool
|Infrared thermometer
|Useful to get an accurate surface temp' and not need to clean the probe each time
|[https://www.amazon.de/dp/B089DYHPC6/?coliid=I102OUNCEZET8U&colid=32LEREPIBMR5J&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_J8Z0QHN0QG0GJ8F6RRQ5 Amazon.de]
|€19.89
|-
|Tool
|Disposable Piping bags
|100 pack. Re-usable could be substituted but take a long time to clean and dry properly, especially when using chocolate
|[https://www.amazon.de/dp/B083QX9CYD/?coliid=I3IEMTK9P6L4SC&colid=32LEREPIBMR5J&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_J8Z0QHN0QG0GJ8F6RRQ5 Amazon.de]
|€15.29
|-
|Ingredient
|Oil based Food colouring
|needs to be oil based to work with cocoa butters and chocolates
|[https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0B6RGCZM1/?coliid=I1XAZ5AG7VETLU&colid=32LEREPIBMR5J&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_J8Z0QHN0QG0GJ8F6RRQ5 Amazon.de]
|€21.99
|-
|Tool
|Cotton balls/ Pads
|for 'polishing' the molds before use after cleaning
|[https://www.amazon.de/dp/B072LSWQ2Y/?coliid=IBHA9BHEA8197&colid=32LEREPIBMR5J&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_J8Z0QHN0QG0GJ8F6RRQ5 Amazon.de]
|€1.65
|-
|Tool
|Baking paper
|useful to keep worksurfaces clean, and to be able to catch excess chocolate for re-use
| -
|
|-
|Tool
|Heatproof Bowls
|As named
| -
|
|-
|Tool
|Spatula
|As named
| -
|
|-
|Tool
|Scissors
|As named
| -
|
|-
|Tool
|Microwave
|As named
| -
|
|-
|Tool
|Fridge/ Freezer
|As named, '''*WARNING*''' condensation in Chocolates can cause bad things to grow inside the bonbon.
| -
|
|-
|Tool
|Tall glass
|hold pipng bag to make it easier to fill
| -
|
|-
|Tool
|Bag clips
|to close the end of the piping bags
| -
|
|}


=== The Boxes ===
=== The Boxes ===

Revision as of 11:03, 11 September 2023

User:Finno first project.

Introduction

ProjectInfoBox

Project:BonBons

Slide Box.jpg
Status: Completed
Release Date: Sep 2023
Initiator: Adam
Materials Used: WIP
Tools Used: WIP
Approx. Cost: WIP


This project is more meant for information/ inspiration than a tutorial.

The idea of making 'BonBon' has been in my head for quite some time,( original attempt in 2018 with much simpler equipment.) These were my first attempts with the "proper" equipment and desire to do it again. And they turned out pretty okay.

I also found out they make great gifts, if you have the time to make them. I brought them to a party and they were quite popular.

I didnt do a great job documenting the process, but might take more care in this aspect if I were to make more. The pictures I did take can be found in the Gallery below.

The BonBons

I have no formal training when it comes to anything in the kitchen, and as with most things I want to learn, I turned to Youtube University. There I found any number of tutorials from professional kitchens to follow and figure out.

Some videos I watched (There was a lot more than these two, but you can find some of your own if you have the interest.);

BonBon Tools/ Materials
Item

Category

Item Name Description Link

(unafilliated)

Cost

(At time of purchase)

Ingredient Main Chocolate 400g bags of popular chocolate; bundle White, milk &dark Amazon.de €26.23
Ingredient Dark chocolate bars 70% dark chocolate extra incase needed REWE €2.29 per
Ingredient Dark chocolate orange bars Used for a filling REWE €2.49 per
Ingredient Heavy cream Used for a filling as per reciepie REWE €1.09 per
Ingredient Strawberries Used for a filling as per reciepie -
Ingredient Lemon juice Used for a filling as per reciepie REWE €1.99
Ingredient Sugar Used for a filling as per reciepie REWE €1.49
Ingredient Potato Flower Used for a filling as per reciepie -
Tool BonBon Mold As named - Maybe better to get one from a Restaurant supplies store rather than amazon, although this one worked fine Amazon.de €19.99
Tool Stainless Steel Scraper/ Spatula As named; Can also use a large "Pallette knife" instead Amazon.de €10.62
Tool Infrared thermometer Useful to get an accurate surface temp' and not need to clean the probe each time Amazon.de €19.89
Tool Disposable Piping bags 100 pack. Re-usable could be substituted but take a long time to clean and dry properly, especially when using chocolate Amazon.de €15.29
Ingredient Oil based Food colouring needs to be oil based to work with cocoa butters and chocolates Amazon.de €21.99
Tool Cotton balls/ Pads for 'polishing' the molds before use after cleaning Amazon.de €1.65
Tool Baking paper useful to keep worksurfaces clean, and to be able to catch excess chocolate for re-use -
Tool Heatproof Bowls As named -
Tool Spatula As named -
Tool Scissors As named -
Tool Microwave As named -
Tool Fridge/ Freezer As named, *WARNING* condensation in Chocolates can cause bad things to grow inside the bonbon. -
Tool Tall glass hold pipng bag to make it easier to fill -
Tool Bag clips to close the end of the piping bags -

The Boxes

Making the boxes is somehting that came a little more naturally to me. Even with some planning, there is still room for improvements having made two versions of the box. The most important thing for me with the boxes was to add a level of luxury (that i was sure wouldnt be found in my plain looking bonbon) because I was planning to give them as gifts.

This luxury was achieved by using some nice foiled cardboard and being careful to make clean cuts.

The Gallery

  • Finshed BonBon box. Version Slide

    Finshed BonBon box. Version Slide

  • Open Slide Box

    Open Slide Box

  • Dark Chocolate Shell Filled with homemade strawberry jam

    Dark Chocolate Shell Filled with homemade strawberry jam

  • Strawberry/ darkchoc BonBon cut in half

    Strawberry/ darkchoc BonBon cut in half

  • Milk Chocolate Shells

    Milk Chocolate Shells

  • Sealed shells after being filled with Chocolate orange ganache

    Sealed shells after being filled with Chocolate orange ganache

  • Purchased supplies, others were in the house already.

    Purchased supplies, others were in the house already.

  • box planning

    box planning

  • Box Supplies

    Box Supplies

  • Net of the 2nd box

    Net of the 2nd box

  • The tab that could be improved by flipping the curve 90', so it closes nicely

    The tab that could be improved by flipping the curve 90', so it closes nicely

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