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    Home » Recipes » Desserts » Hot Cocoa Bombs

    DIY Hot Chocolate Bombs | Chocolate Latte

    Published: Jan 29, 2021 · Modified: Apr 7, 2022 by Ang Paris · Leave a Comment
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    DIY Hot Chocolate Bombs are a little bit magical and 100% delicious.
    Total Time 45 minutes
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    These chocolate latte flavored DIY hot chocolate bombs are just a little bit magical. Filled with instant latte mix, this is a grown up take on hot chocolate. via @jugglingactmamaThese chocolate latte flavored DIY hot chocolate bombs are just a little bit magical. Filled with instant latte mix, this is a grown up take on hot chocolate. via @jugglingactmamaThese chocolate latte flavored DIY hot chocolate bombs are just a little bit magical. Filled with instant latte mix, this is a grown up take on hot chocolate. via @jugglingactmamaThese chocolate latte flavored DIY hot chocolate bombs are just a little bit magical. Filled with instant latte mix, this is a grown up take on hot chocolate. via @jugglingactmama

    DIY Hot Chocolate Bombs are an easy and delicious gift idea - perfect for any holiday or just because.

    Close up, top-down view of a heart shaped DIY hot chocolate bomb with chocolate drizzle and sprinkles on top.

    Before Christmas, I jumped onto the Hot Chocolate Bomb craze and I haven't looked back!

    Today, I'm sharing my recipe for DIY hot chocolate bombs in a chocolate latte flavor. (If you prefer white chocolate, try my White Hot Chocolate Bombs instead.) A grown up version of hot chocolate. If you'd like to make these more kid-friendly, just swap out the latte mix for regular hot cocoa.

    They look so impressive, but they really are quite simple to make. Not only are they delicious; they're a little magical too. If you love hot chocolate, you will love these.

    Be sure to include these on your Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board!

    Image contains a small pitcher of melting chocolate wafers surrounded by marshmallows. Next to a small container of instant latte mix.

    Ingredients

    • quality melting chocolate wafers - my personal favorite brand for this is Ghirardelli
    • instant latte mix OR hot cocoa mix
    • mini marshmallows
    • sprinkles (optional)

    I purchased my heart-shaped mold on Amazon, and you'll find plenty of options here, however, this is the exact model I used. I love how these almost look like little heart shaped gems!

    Hot chocolate bomb halves sitting on a glass plate. Marshmallows are in the background.

    How to Make Hot Cocoa Bombs

    Image is of a silicone heart-shaped mold filled with melting chocolate on a glass plate. Surrounded by a small pitcher of melted chocolate and a white bowl filled with latte mix.
    1. Melt the chocolate to package instructions making sure not to burn it.

    2. Set your silicone mold on a tray for stability, making sure it is clean and lint free.

    3. Spoon the chocolate into each heart-shaped well and use a rubber spatula to evenly spread the chocolate into every corner of the mold. 

    4. Place in the freezer for about 5-10 minutes. 

    Gloved hand gently removing a chocolate heart from a silicone mold.

    5. Remove from the freezer and add a second layer of chocolate anywhere that seems a bit thin.

    6. Return to the freezer for about 5 more minutes. While those are cooling get the marshmallows and latte mix ready. 

    7. Once frozen, carefully take one heart out of the mold at a time.

    Chocolate heart halves filled with latte mix and marshmallows.

    8. Place the hearts on a cold tray while you heat a plate in the microwave. Gently melt the edges of the hearts on the warm plate so you’ll have a smoother seam between the two halves.

    9. Spoon the latte mix and marshmallows into half of the hearts. 

    10. Heat the edges of the empty hearts, one at a time, and set onto one of the filled hearts. They will bond together quickly so you’ll want to focus on finishing one before moving to the next. 

    11. Once all of the hearts are filled and sealed together you can melt the chocolate to drizzle on top. I used the same chocolate that was used for the hearts but you can use a different chocolate if you prefer. Just make sure it has some cocoa butter listed in the ingredients to help with drizzling. 

    12. To drizzle, cut a tiny hole in the end of the piping bag--after the chocolate is transferred into it and melted-- then quickly move your entire arm back and forth as you drizzle onto the hearts one at a time. Immediately add the sprinkles on top.  

    13. Return the hearts to the freezer for a few minutes to have the drizzled chocolate set up.

    Tips for Making Chocolate Bombs

    • Use really good quality chocolate wafers. They're a little more expensive, but, in my opinion, if you're going to make your own hot cocoa bombs, you should use the best ingredients you can afford.
    • Make sure the silicone tray is completely clean and dry.
    • To add stability, set the mold onto a plate, tray or cutting board so you have a solid base. This will make it easier to transfer to the freezer.
    • Be sure not to over fill your mold or the two halves won’t stick together!
    • Chill your hot chocolate bombs for at least 30 minutes so they stay together.

    How to Make a Chocolate Latte

    To serve your chocolate latte bomb, simply heat your favorite milk to about 140-degrees F. Place the chocolate bomb into a mug and gently pour the hot milk on top. This is the best part! Once the chocolate has melted, stir well to combine the latte powder and voilà - a chocolate latte!

    If you prefer cocoa instead of a latte, you can check out one of these homemade Hot Cocoa Mixes.

    White mug filled with marshmallows, a completely hot chocolate bomb and being topped with warm milk.

    How to Store Chocolate Bombs

    Store your cocoa bombs at room temperature in an airtight container away from any light or heat sources. These are best enjoyed within 1-2 months.

    Close up shot of a DIY hot chocolate bomb laying in a bed of white mini-marshmallows.

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    DIY Hot Chocolate Bombs | Chocolate Latte Recipe

    DIY Hot Chocolate Bombs | Chocolate Latte Recipe

    DIY Hot Chocolate Bombs are a little bit magical and 100% delicious.
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    Course: Beverages, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: DIY Hot Chocolate Bomb
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Chill Time (Divided): 20 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 84kcal
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Equipment

    • Silicone Mold
    • Piping Bags

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup melting chocolate wafers divided
    • 12 teaspoons instant latte mix divided; can be swapped out for hot cocoa mix.
    • Mini marshmallows
    • Sprinkles optional

    Instructions

    For the DIY Hot Chocolate Bombs

    • Start by melting the chocolate to package instructions. Be careful not to burn the chocolate. You do not want it to be really hot, just completely melted and smooth.
    • Make sure the silicone tray is completely clean, dry and lint free. Set the tray onto a flat plate, tray or cutting board so you have a solid base as some silicone molds are a little flimsy. This will make it easier to transfer to the freezer.
    • Pour or spoon the chocolate into each heart shaped well and use a rubber spatula to evenly spread the chocolate into every corner of the mold.
    • Place the silicone tray in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
    • Remove from the freezer and add a second layer of chocolate anywhere that seems a bit thin, such as the top edges of the hearts.
    • Return to the freezer for 5 more minutes.
    • While those are cooling get the marshmallows and latte mix ready.
    • Remove the tray from the freezer and carefully take one heart out of the mold at a time. You’ll want to work a bit carefully to help keep fingerprints off the chocolate, I will sometimes wear gloves to help with this.
    • Set the hearts aside on the cold tray while you heat a plate in the microwave. Then use this heat to gently melt the edges of the hearts so you’ll have a smoother seam between the two halves. Repeat with all of the hearts.
    • Spoon the latte mix and marshmallows into one half of the hearts.
    • Heat the plate again if needed and then heat the edges of the empty hearts again, one at a time, and set onto one of the filled hearts. They will bond together quickly so you’ll want to focus on finishing one before moving to the next.
    • Once all of the hearts are filled and sealed together you can melt the chocolate to drizzle on top.
    • I used the same chocolate that I used for the hearts. You can use a different chocolate, just make sure it has some cocoa butter listed in the ingredients to help with drizzling.
    • Once the chocolate is melted fill a piping bag. Then cut a tiny hole in the end of the piping bag. To drizzle quickly move your entire arm back and forth as you drizzle the hearts one at a time. Immediately add the sprinkles on top. Then repeat with the remaining hearts.
    • Return the hearts to the freezer (or fridge) for a few minutes to have the dizzle chocolate set up or let them sit at room temperature.

    How to Make a Chocolate Latte

    • To serve your chocolate latte bomb, simply heat your favorite milk to about 140-degrees F. Place the chocolate bomb into a mug and gently pour the hot milk on top. This is the best part! Once the chocolate has melted, stir well to combine the latte powder and voilà - a chocolate latte!
      If you prefer cocoa instead of a latte, you can check out one of these homemade Hot Cocoa Mixes.

    Notes

    To enjoy:
    Heat your favorite milk to about 135 to 145 degrees fahrenheit and then carefully pour over the chocolate hearts and stir well. Or you may store the hot chocolate bombs at room temperature.
    To store:
    Store your cocoa bombs at room temperature in an airtight container away from any light or heat sources. These are best enjoyed within 1-2 months.

    For best results, be sure to check our Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help your delicious recipe come out perfectly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 179mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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