Homemade Chocolate Bonbon Filling
A smooth and creamy chocolate filling that turns homemade bonbons into irresistible treats. Inspired by the classic Brazilian brigadeiro technique, this luscious ganache-style filling requires just a handful of pantry staples. Perfect for chocolate shells, truffles, or as a rich cake filling.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz / 395 g)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 pinch of fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Directions
- 1
Combine the condensed milk, butter, and sifted cocoa powder in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat.
- 2
Stir continuously with a silicone spatula, scraping the bottom and sides of the pan to prevent sticking.
- 3
Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the mixture thickens noticeably and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the pan.
- 4
Remove from heat and stir in the salt and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- 5
Pour into a lightly greased dish and allow to cool completely at room temperature before using as a filling.
💡 Chef's Tip
For a more intense chocolate flavour, swap one tablespoon of cocoa for finely grated dark chocolate (70% cacao). If the filling becomes too firm after cooling, warm it briefly in the microwave in 10-second bursts.
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