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Peppermint Ice Cream Bonbons





Yields
Serves 8 to 10

Time: 40 minutes, plus about 6 hours to freeze.

Bakers' Tip: When you dip the ice cream balls in chocolate, make sure you coat some of the skewer too—this keeps the ice cream from sliding off as it melts.

Peppermint Ice Cream Bonbons




Photo: Leigh Beisch; Styling: Dan Becker
 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream, softened
 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
 8 ounces white chocolate, chopped
 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Step 1
1

In a small bowl, stir together ice cream and extract until blended. Freeze until firm, at least 2 hours. Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and freeze alongside.

Step 2
2

Using a large melon baller, quickly scoop all the ice cream into balls and place them on one side of the cold baking sheet. Freeze until firm, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Step 3
3

Insert a decorative skewer or pick into the center of each ice cream ball and return to freezer to set, about 30 minutes.

Step 4
4

Meanwhile, put chopped chocolate and shortening into a small metal bowl. Set bowl in a slightly larger bowl of hot water and let sit until melted, stirring occasionally. Transfer chocolate mixture to a 1-cup glass measuring cup. Put crushed candies on a small plate.

Step 5
5

Working with 1 ice cream ball at a time, dip into melted chocolate to coat, making sure chocolate reaches above ice cream onto the skewer and letting excess chocolate drip off bottom. Roll ball in candy and set on the clean side of the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining balls, returning them to the freezer if they start to soften. Freeze at least 2 hours before serving.

Step 6
6

Bonbon Variations: Experiment with other flavors of ice cream, such as coconut or chocolate, and coatings, such as flaked coconut or dark chocolate.

Step 7
7

Note: Nutritional analysis is per bonbon.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 197Calories from Fat 50
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 5.9g30%
Cholesterol 5.6mg2%
Sodium 39mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 24g8%

Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Protein 1.3g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.