Chocolate Praline Spider Bonbons

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   For the molds: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate.

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   Temper the milk chocolate by melting it first and allowing it cool to about 82 degrees F. Reheat the chocolate to about 88 degrees F for use.

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   Prepare 2 trays of chocolate hemisphere molds (32 pieces per mold) with tempered melted milk chocolate by coating the insides of the mold with a layer of the milk chocolate.

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   Allow to set.

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   Reserve extra tempered chocolate.

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   For the praline butter: In a small saucepot over low heat, heat the fondant and invert sugar until soft.

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   In a separate small saucepot over low heat, melt the chocolate.

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   Combine the fondant, melted chocolate, praline, and butter in a separate bowl and mix with an immersion blender until smooth.

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   Place in a piping bag without a tip.

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    Using the pastry bag, fill the prepared chocolate hemisphere molds with the praline butter until each mold is about 3/4 full.

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    Cover the praline butter-filled mold with more tempered milk chocolate to seal the bonbon.

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    Scrape the top to remove excess chocolate.

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    Let rest at room temperature until set, 2 to 3 hours.

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    Carefully unmold.

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    For the legs, place the remaining tempered milk chocolate in a piping bag and pipe 2-inch lines on strips of parchment paper, cut 3 inches by 6-inches, and curl the paper slightly to create an arc.

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    Hold the shape by placing the paper between 2 sturdy objects, like 2 books.

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    Let the chocolate set.

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    Take each leg and adhere to the unmolded chocolate bonbon with a little additional tempered milk chocolate.

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    Each chocolate mold requires 8 legs.

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    This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.

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    The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.