Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and we need a sweet recipe! I suggest you surprise your loved ones and friends with this romantic dessert. I found this idea on pinterest.com (unstitchedblog.com).
Bring water
to boil in a small casserole. On top of the casserole place a bowl with
chocolate pieces and wait for them to melt. While the chocolate is melting, do
not forget to stir. You can also melt the chocolate pieces in a microwave. Blow
up the balloons. Dip each balloon in the melted chocolate and gently twirl it around.
Be sure not to make the balloon touch the walls of the bowl (it may pop
otherwise). Place the chocolate balloon
on a smooth surface covered with parchment paper and let it cool.
Repeat the
same steps with the other balloons to make more cups. Do not touch the balloons
for a couple of hours until the chocolate has completely hardened.
After the
chocolate has cooled and hardened, gently pierce the balloon and remove it from
the chocolate. You will be left with a nice looking chocolate cup. This is the
point where you can get really creative! You can fill the cups with almost anything.
I put some
Smarties (you can also use M&M’s, Skittles, gummy bears, etc) and topped
with some raspberry sorbet. Instead of ice cream or sorbet you can put some
whipped cream, chocolate mousse, berries or pieces of fruit. Don’t forget to
drizzle some chocolate or caramel sauce on top!
Tip: after
the chocolate has hardened on the balloon, you can dip it in chocolate one more
time in order to make the cup thicker.
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