Strawberry bonbons

Strawberry bonbons

Ingredients/Components

• pkg - 1 oz
• almond extract - 1 tsp
• heavy cream - 1/4 c
• sifted confectioners sugar - 2 c
• red food coloring - 1 item
• green food coloring - 1 item
• can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk - 1 item
• cans flaked coconut - 4 1/2
• ground, blanched almonds - 1 c

How to make strawberry bonbons:

In a large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, coconut, 1/3 cup gelatin, almond extract and enough red food coloring to tint mixture a strawberry shade. Chill until firm enough to handle.

Form small amounts (about 1/2 tablespoon) into strawberry shapes. Sprinkle remaining gelatin into flat dish; roll each strawberry to coat. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheet; refrigerate.

To make hull, combine sugar, cream and green food coloring. Using pastry bag with open star tip, pipe small amounts atop strawberries.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Frozen desserts, Candy.