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:
- Finely chop the white chocolate.
- 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).
- Let it cool to 26-27°C (79-81°F), stirring regularly.
- 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:
- 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.
- Let it set at room temperature or in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
- Apply a second layer of chocolate to reinforce the shells, then let it set again.
Unmold the Shells:
- Once the shells are fully set, gently unmold them.
- 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:
- 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:
- Heat a plate in the microwave for 1 minute.
- Place the edge of the top shell on the warm plate for a few seconds to melt the chocolate edges slightly.
- Immediately assemble with a filled shell, gently pressing to seal.
- Smooth the seam with your finger if needed.
Decorate the Bombs:
- Using a piping bag or spoon, decorate the bombs with melted chocolate.
- 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