You’ll also love Crockpot Christmas Candy, Chocolate Crinkle Cookies and Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake. Suitable for vegetarian diets. Even better is the fact that these can be made on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot. Nothing is more comforting during the winter than curling up with a hot mug of cocoa after spending time in the cold. And now, you can make that tasty indulgence a mesmerizing interactive experience!
What is a Hot Chocolate Bomb?
Hot Cocoa Bombs are delicious little balls of chocolate with a surprise inside! Made popular by a recent TikTok trend; chocolate bombs are perfect for gifting or when entertaining because of their major WOW factor. A delicate chocolate shell is filled with cocoa mix and marshmallows. Place the chocolate into a mug and pour over steaming hot milk. Sit back and watch the magic happen, then enjoy a deliciously creamy cup of hot cocoa. Of course, the kiddoes absolutely loooooove them, but adults like me are pretty obsessed with them as well. This tasty treat is so much fun and appeals to the kid in all of us!
Why You’ll ♡ These
Creative – These Cocoa Bombs are a creative and novel way to enjoy a seasonal treat.Perfect for Gifting – Not only is an Instant Pot Chocolate Bomb perfect for gifting this Christmas, but they are also great for gifting on Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and just about any other holiday or occasion.Easy to Customize – There are so many ways to customize these! Check out our suggestions below.
Tools Needed
Your favorite round chocolate molds.A saucepan.An Instant Pot.Measuring cups and spoons.
So, ready to learn how to make this Hot Chocolate Bomb recipe? Gather your ingredients and I will show you…
How To Make Hot Chocolate Bombs
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
Melt the chocolate, then place about 2 tablespoons into each mold. Using a spoon or pastry brush, distribute the chocolate so it coats the inside of each mold evenly.Let chocolate set by placing the molds in the freezer.Remove the candy shells from the molds.Using a warm pan, melt the edges of the chocolate to make them smooth and even.Fill one half of the chocolate shell with the cocoa mix, candy bits, and mini marshmallows.Slightly melt the edge of an empty shell and then press it on top of the filled shell. Hold in place for a moment to let the chocolate cool, so that the two halves stick together.Repeat with the remaining pieces and then decorate as desired.
Make Instant Pot Hot Chocolate Bombs
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
Put chocolate in a heatproof bowl that fits inside the Instant Pot insert. Put the milk chocolate in a separate heatproof bowl that also fits in the Instant Pot insert. Add 1 cup of water into Instant Pot insert, select the sauté button, and set to less heat. Once it heats up, use your Instant Pot as a double boiler by placing your bowl of white chocolate over the Instant Pot. The bottom of the bowl should fit inside the top of the pot and the wider top should not. Stir periodically until chocolate is fully melted. Remove the bowl. Coat chocolate molds with melted chocolate and set it by placing the molds in the freezer.Remove the candy shells from the molds.Using a warm pan, melt the edges of the chocolate to make them smooth and even.Fill one half of the chocolate shell with the cocoa mix, candy bits, and mini marshmallows.Slightly melt the edge of an empty shell and then press it on top of the filled shell. Hold in place for a moment to let the chocolate cool, so that the two halves stick together.Repeat with the remaining pieces and then decorate as desired.
Expert Tips
Melt the chocolate slowly using a double boiler or in 15-second increments in the microwave.Check the molded chocolate for thin spots, especially around the mold’s edges, and re-coat with more chocolate if needed.When assembling, wear food-safe gloves and dip your fingers into ice water as needed to avoid melting the chocolate or leaving fingerprints.Don’t forget to decorate! Drizzle the bombs with melted white (or colored chocolate to match different seasons and holiday) and top with crushed candy, sprinkles, or cookie crumbles.
Delicious Variations
Dark Chocolate – Use dark chocolate chips and dark chocolate cocoa mix in place of the milk chocolate in the original recipe.Pumpkin Spice – Who doesn’t love pumpkin spice? Add a sprinkle of pumpkin spice to the cocoa mix before filling the bombs.Cookie Crumbles – Cookie crumbles added inside and as a garnish provide a sweet element of crunch. Oreos are one of my favorites but just about any cookie crumbles will work.Mocha – Add a teaspoon of instant coffee or espresso for a coffee-flavored burst of caffeine.
Make Ahead and Storage
This peppermint chocolate bomb recipe is perfect for prepping ahead.
Make Ahead – Prepare several chocolate shells in advance and store them for filling at a later time. This makes prep quick and easy. The entire recipe can also be made in advance.Store – Heat is the enemy of chocolate so store these in an airtight container (or cellophane bags for gifting) in a cool part of your kitchen for the best results. These can be stored in your fridge but it’s probably not necessary. If you do, remove them from the fridge well before serving so the melting effect is more dramatic.Freeze – Generally, freezing these is not necessary as freezing won’t really make them last any longer.
FAQs
Can I Use Other Types of Chocolate?
You can use any type of chocolate chips or candy melts to make this recipe, although I think chips have a better flavor than the candy melts. Try using dark chocolate, white chocolate, or even peanut butter or butterscotch chips.
I Don’t Have a Candy Mold
Using a silicone candy mold is certainly the easiest way to make these chocolate bombs. But, you can try making them by wrapping the bottom rounded half of an egg with plastic wrap and then dipping it in the melted chocolate. You may need to dip it two or three times to get the chocolate thick enough so that it doesn’t crack when you remove it from the egg.
More Edible Gift Ideas
Crockpot Christmas Candy.Instant Pot Vanilla Extract.Spicy Roasted Cashews.5 Minute Sweet and Salty Snack Mix.Instant Pot Chocolate Covered Strawberries.
More Chocolate Recipes You May Like
Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake.Easy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies.Decadent Instant Pot Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate.
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