Sweet Potato-Caramel Bonbon Ganache

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AmountIngredient
Granulated Sugar
Water
Glucose Syrup
Heavy Creamhot
Sweet Potato Puree
Fresh Gingerground (½ tsp)
Ground Cinnamonground (½ tsp)
Salt⅛ tsp
Milk Chocolate
Bourbon
Scaled ingredient total1,045.6 g

Prep Method 6

  1. 1.Make a deep amber caramel with the sugar, water, and glucose.
  2. 2.Deglaze the caramel with the hot cream. Add the puree, spices, and salt.
  3. 3.In a saucepan, bring the mixture to a boil while whisking continuously.
  4. 4.Pour the hot mixture over the chocolate. Allow to stand for one minute, then emulsify until smooth. If necessary, place over a water bath not exceeding 93°F (34°C) to melt the chocolate.
  5. 5.Add the bourbon and mix until homogenous.
  6. 6.Cover the surface of the ganache with plastic wrap. Allow to rest at room temperature until it reaches 78°F (26°C). The cooled ganache should have a thick, yet fluid consistency to properly fill bonbon shells.

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Ingredient and sub-recipe costs used to calculate this recipe.

Ingredient / Sub-Recipe ( | )Cost
Granulated Sugar$0.1451
Purchase item name10 LB SUGAR
Purchase cost$6.58
Purchase unit10 pound
Date added2026-07-10
Item ID #980250647.0
Vendorsams_club
WaterThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Glucose SyrupThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Heavy Cream$1.045
Purchase item nameGreat Value Heavy Whipping Cream, 32 oz Carton
Purchase cost$4.74
Purchase unit32 ounce_mass
Date added2026-08-08
Item ID #10450340
Vendorwalmart
Sweet Potato PureeThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Fresh GingerThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Ground CinnamonThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Salt$0.0005
Purchase item nameGreat Value Iodized Salt, 26 oz
Purchase cost$0.67
Purchase unit26 ounce_mass
Date added2024-10-27
Item ID #10448316
Vendorwalmart
Milk ChocolateThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
BourbonThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Total Yield1,000 g
Total Cost$1.1906
Cost Per G:$0.0012

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  • Water: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Glucose Syrup: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Sweet Potato Puree: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Fresh Ginger: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Ground Cinnamon: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Milk Chocolate: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Bourbon: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size100 g

Amount per serving

Calories110

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 30mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate 11g
4%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. A 2,000 calorie diet is used for general nutrition advice.

Draft calculation · 29% mapped. Scaled batch: 1065 kcal. Nutrition and allergen analysis must be professionally verified before regulatory use.

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