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Grinch Hot Chocolate Bombs


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  • Author: Fadela
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 bombs

Description

Delicious Grinch-style green hot chocolate bombs made with white chocolate colored green and filled with sweet cocoa powder and mini marshmallows for your homemade hot cocoa (makes 6 bombs).


Ingredients

  • 270 g (9.5 oz) white chocolate
  • 1 - 2 tbsp sweetened cocoa powder (per bomb)
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Red sugar hearts
  • Green gel food coloring

Instructions

Temper the White Chocolate:

  1. Finely chop the white chocolate.
  2. Melt it gently using a double boiler or microwave in 15-20 second intervals, stirring each time to avoid burning. The temperature of the chocolate should reach 40-45°C (104-113°F).
  3. Let it cool to 26-27°C (79-81°F), stirring regularly.
  4. Then, slightly reheat it to 28-30°C (82-86°F) to properly temper the chocolate. Add a few drops of green gel food coloring and mix until you achieve a uniform green color.

Form the Shells:

  1. Using a pastry brush or the back of a spoon, apply the first layer of chocolate into the cavities of a silicone mold. Make sure the layer is even and covers the edges.
  2. Let it set at room temperature or in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Apply a second layer of chocolate to reinforce the shells, then let it set again.

Unmold the Shells:

  1. Once the shells are fully set, gently unmold them.
  2. Place them on a clean surface and separate them into two groups: one half for the base and the other for the top to close the bombs.

Fill the Shells:

  1. Fill each bottom shell with 1 to 2 tablespoons of sweetened cocoa powder, mini marshmallows, and any other fillings you like, such as candies or spices.

Seal the Bombs:

  1. Heat a plate in the microwave for 1 minute.
  2. Place the edge of the top shell on the warm plate for a few seconds to melt the chocolate edges slightly.
  3. Immediately assemble with a filled shell, gently pressing to seal.
  4. Smooth the seam with your finger if needed.

Decorate the Bombs:

 

  1. Using a piping bag or spoon, decorate the bombs with melted chocolate.
  2. Carefully place a red sugar heart on top and let it fully set before storing or using them.

Notes

Storage: Store the hot chocolate bombs in an airtight container, away from moisture, for up to 2 weeks.

Tips:

 

  • Temper the chocolate well to ensure solid, glossy shells.
  • Reinforce the shells with a second layer of chocolate to prevent them from cracking.
  • Add fillings sparingly to keep the shells easy to close.
  • Seal with precision: Heat the edges just enough so the shells stick without melting.
  • Decorate quickly: Add decorations before the melted chocolate hardens.
  • Test your milk: Use milk that’s hot, but not boiling, so the bombs melt slowly.
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Category: drink, beverage, latte, coffee
  • Cuisine: American