The downside is that it takes a bit more time to hand paint each mold so if you're making a lot, you might want to go with the acrylic mold. Thank you for your repeat custom and it’s always good to hear that our original hot chocolate bombes are enjoyed. Work quickly to assemble the chocolate spheres- The chocolate spheres are pretty fragile, so work fast to avoid them melted all over the place.

They are carefully crafted by award-winning chocolatiers including Gnaw and Cocoba, and are a super delicious festive treat. MELTING MAGIC: Place this Chocolate bomb into a mug, heat some milk until steaming and slowly pour over the chocolate ball to let the marshmallows escape from inside the chocolate ball and leave you with a delicious, mouth-watering treat! Remove from the refrigerator and spoon another heaping spoonful into one of the molds and spread it as a second layer.Our signature coffee bean blends are roasted in small batches by master roasters in the UK, to the highest quality standards. Be sure not to grab the hot plate with your gloved hand and then touch the spheres or it will leave a mark. Drop into a mug of piping hot milk (or alternatively, pour hot milk over the bomb), stir, and indulge in a rich cup of hot cocoa. First, start by melting the chocolate chips in the microwave-safe bowl in 30 seconds increment, stir between each one. One by one, heat the edge of an unfilled chocolate semi-sphere by placing it on a warmed flat plate until it starts to melt.

The contents of this blog, including text, original pictures and ideas are the sole property of the author. It’s a really lovely cosy winter afternoon activity and you get to drink the fruits of your labour – yessss! Cosy up and wrap your hands around a mug of this fabulous tasting hot chocolate (or paws if you are a squirrel and take yourself to hot chocolate heaven. This step helps to “temper” the chocolate so that it stays shiny, and does not turn cloudy after it has dried. I used a regular hot cocoa mix, but there are other varieties you can try like peppermint, white chocolate, and gingerbread.Tempering your chocolate will result in a shinier shell which is always better especially if you are giving these as a gift. Keep in mind that you might not have as many as I did in this recipe and that you might need more ingredients to fill all the ones you have. Cakes are my obession, which is why I'm dedicated to crafting tried-and-true recipes, small cake tutorials, as well as advanced online cake courses! Once almost melted, just continue stirring until the chocolate is fully melted from the residual heat from the bowl. I recommend using milk or dark chocolate for these balls so that you get a rich, chocolatey hot chocolate!