Strawberry Bon Bons Recipe
This strawberry bon bons recipe is an easy, no-bake way to make delicious homemade candy using 100% halal ingredients. Each bon bon has a soft, creamy strawberry center coated in smooth white chocolate. Perfect for gifting, Eid treats, parties, or tea time, these strawberry bonbons are beginner-friendly, customizable, and free from alcohol and gelatin. A simple yet elegant dessert that melts in your mouth!
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Filling
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon strawberry extract OR 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder
- Pink or red food coloring optional, halal-certified
For the Chocolate Coating
- 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips or candy melts halal
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening
Optional (For Rolling & Decoration)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Freeze-dried strawberry crumbles
- Pinch of salt optional, to balance sweetness
Instructions
Make the Filling:
- In a bowl, mix powdered sugar and condensed milk until smooth. Add vanilla, strawberry flavor, and food coloring (if using). Chill for 30 minutes.
Shape the Bon Bons:
- Scoop small portions and roll into smooth balls. Place on parchment paper and freeze for 15–20 minutes.
Melt the Chocolate:
- Melt white chocolate with coconut oil in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
Coat the Bon Bons:
- Dip each ball into melted chocolate. Let excess drip off.
Decorate (Optional):
- Roll in sugar or strawberry crumbles while chocolate is still wet.
Set:
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until fully set.