How To Make Homemade Hot Chocolate Bombs For The Most Decadent Drink Ever Food

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE HOT CHOCOLATE BOMBS FOR THE MOST DECADENT DRINK EVER

Steps:

• Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 15- to 20-second intervals, stirring in between. Stop the heating process before the chocolate is fully melted to avoid burning. Stir until fully combined and smooth, allowing the residual heat to melt the remaining morsels.
• Using a semi-sphere silicone mold, line the sides with a thin-but-sturdy layer of melted chocolate. Place the mold in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
• Once solid, carefully remove the spheres from the mold and transfer them to a working surface. Fill half of the spheres with the toppings of your choice-we used hot cocoa powder and mini marshmallows, but sprinkles also work well.
• Run a plate under hot water until it's warm to the touch and gently place the open edges of the remaining, empty semi-spheres overtop until they begin to melt slightly. Cover the hot chocolate-filled halves with an empty, semi-melted half to seal the chocolate globe.
• If you're feeling extra festive, garnish the top of the finished hot chocolate bomb with melted white chocolate, gold dust, crushed peppermint candy, or colorful sprinkles for an award-worthy presentation. Chill in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes until it's completely set before serving.

HOT CHOCOLATE BOMBS

Steps:

• Put 12 silicone semi sphere moulds (ours were 7cm) flat on a baking tray. Using a pastry brush, brush the chocolate over the inside of the moulds until they're all covered - don't worry about being too precise.
• Tip the moulds upside down and shake the excess chocolate onto some baking parchment, and scrape the top using a palette knife. Place back on the baking tray, and in the fridge for 10 mins to set completely. If your remaining melted chocolate has hardened, give it a quick burst in the microwave to melt.
• Brush the second layer of chocolate in the moulds so they're evenly covered. Place flat on the baking tray again and leave to set in the fridge for 1 hr or overnight. Once set, carefully remove from the mould by peeling back one side and get ready to assemble by getting your hot chocolate and marshmallows.
• Place a frying pan over a high heat for 1 min until hot. Remove from the hob and place one of the chocolate spheres down on it for a second. Fill with 1 tsp of the hot chocolate powder and 1 tbsp of the marshmallows. Briefly place another one of the chocolate spheres down on the warm frying pan, and press both spheres together to form a filled ball. Repeat until you have six filled hot chocolate bombs.
• To decorate, dust them all over with edible gold lustre. Heat up a mug of milk and stir in the hot chocolate bomb to serve.