Hot Cocoa Bomb Topping Bar (View Print Version)

An interactive dessert featuring chocolate bombs and a colorful assortment of sweet toppings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Hot Cocoa Bombs

01 - 14 oz high-quality dark or milk chocolate, chopped
02 - 8 tbsp hot cocoa mix
03 - 16 mini marshmallows

→ Toppings

04 - 2 oz crushed peppermint candies
05 - 2 oz mini chocolate chips
06 - 2 oz caramel bits
07 - 2 oz toffee bits
08 - 2 oz rainbow sprinkles
09 - 2 oz crushed cookies (e.g., Oreos, graham crackers)
10 - 2 oz freeze-dried raspberries
11 - 2 oz shredded coconut

→ To Serve

12 - 67.6 fl oz whole milk or milk alternative

# Method:

01 - Melt the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
02 - Using a pastry brush or spoon, coat silicone half-sphere molds with melted chocolate. Refrigerate for 10 minutes, then apply a second coat for stability and chill until firm, about 15 minutes.
03 - Carefully remove chocolate shells from molds. Fill half of them with 1 tablespoon hot cocoa mix and 2 mini marshmallows each.
04 - Warm a plate in the microwave. Press the edge of an empty shell onto the warm plate to slightly melt the rim, then place it on a filled shell to seal. Smooth the seam using your finger or a little melted chocolate. Repeat for all bombs.
05 - Arrange finished cocoa bombs on a tray with bowls of assorted toppings set out for guests to customize.
06 - Heat milk until steaming but not boiling. Place a cocoa bomb in a mug and pour hot milk over it to watch it open. Stir and add desired toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun and interactive dessert
  • Perfect for cozy gatherings
02 -
  • Use only high-quality chocolate for best results
  • Be careful not to overheat chocolate to avoid burning
03 -
  • Chill the chocolate shells thoroughly to ensure a good seal
  • Use a warm plate to gently melt the edges when sealing bombs
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