Strawberry Bon Bons Recipe
Summary
Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
Ingredients
| Evaporated milk | 1 Can (10oz) | |
| Flaked coconut package | 2 | |
| Strawberry package | 1 | |
| Blanched almonds | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Almond extract | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Red food coloring | ||
| Confectioner’s sugar | 2 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), sifted | |
| Whipping cream | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Green food coloring | ||
Directions
In large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, coconut, 1/3 cup gelatin, almonds, extract and enough red food coloring to tint mixture a strawberry red shade.
Chill 1 hour or until firm enough to handle.
Using about 1/2 tablespoon for each, form into strawberry shapes.
Sprinkle remaining gelatin onto wax paper; roll each strawberry in gelatin to coat.
Place on wax paper-lined baking sheets; chill.
In small bowl, combine sugar, cream and green food coloring.
Using pastry bag with open star tip, pipe small amount on top of each strawberry.
Store covered at room temperature or in refrigerator.
Chill 1 hour or until firm enough to handle.
Using about 1/2 tablespoon for each, form into strawberry shapes.
Sprinkle remaining gelatin onto wax paper; roll each strawberry in gelatin to coat.
Place on wax paper-lined baking sheets; chill.
In small bowl, combine sugar, cream and green food coloring.
Using pastry bag with open star tip, pipe small amount on top of each strawberry.
Store covered at room temperature or in refrigerator.
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