Imagine a magical moment where chocolate literally explodes with love right before your eyes! These Valentine's Day Hot Chocolate Bombs are not just a dessert, they're an experience that transforms an ordinary mug of milk into a romantic, Instagram-worthy spectacle. Perfect for surprising your sweetheart or creating a memorable treat for your galentines, these chocolate spheres are about to revolutionize your hot chocolate game with a burst of sweetness and charm.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 bombs
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- Silicone mold
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and equipment, including silicone molds, double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, and a baking sheet.
- Melt chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave, stirring carefully until smooth and completely liquid. Use 50% power in microwave and stir every 30 seconds to prevent burning.
- Using a food-safe pastry brush, carefully coat the inside of each silicone hemisphere mold with melted chocolate, creating an even layer approximately 1/8 inch thick. Ensure complete coverage of mold interior.
- Place chocolate-coated molds in refrigerator for 10 minutes to allow chocolate to set and harden completely.
- Gently remove hardened chocolate hemispheres from silicone molds, handling carefully to prevent cracking.
- Fill half of the hemispheres with 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder mixture, 2-3 mini marshmallows, and optional additional Valentine's themed sprinkles.
- Heat a clean plate or skillet briefly to create a melting surface. Take an empty chocolate hemisphere and briefly touch its edge to the warm surface to create a smooth melting rim.
- Quickly attach the empty hemisphere to a filled hemisphere, creating a complete sphere. Gently press and rotate to seal the edges.
- Decorate the exterior with additional melted chocolate drizzles, Valentine's themed sprinkles, or colored chocolate decorations.
- Refrigerate completed hot chocolate bombs for 15 minutes to ensure complete setting.
- To serve, place a bomb in a mug and pour hot milk over it, watching the bomb melt and release its inner contents.
Tips
- Temperature is Key: When melting chocolate, always use low and slow methods to prevent burning. A double boiler works best for smooth, glossy chocolate.
- Silicone Molds Matter: Invest in high-quality, flexible silicone hemisphere molds for perfect, uniform chocolate shells that release easily.
- Chocolate Coating Technique: Use a food-safe pastry brush and create thin, even layers of chocolate. Multiple thin layers are better than one thick layer.
- Handling with Care: Work in a cool environment and handle chocolate shells gently to prevent cracking.
- Decorative Touches: Have fun with decorations! Valentine's themed sprinkles, drizzled white chocolate, or edible glitter can make your bombs extra special.
- Storage Tip: Store completed hot chocolate bombs in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to a week.
- Gift Packaging: Consider wrapping individual bombs in clear cellophane with a cute ribbon for a perfect Valentine's Day gift.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 220kcal
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 5mg
