Happy February! It is hard to believe that we are at this point already. Right now, there are 27 inches of snow staring back at me while I am writing this post. So it is very fitting that today I am sharing a recipe for an adult hot cocoa bomb you can make to share with your love on Valentine’s Day.
Or maybe after an intense snow-shoveling session. I am SO not a Winter person. So this recipe will at least make a day of intense manual labor a bit more enjoyable!
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So here are a few things to know about this recipe. It contains alcohol, and should not be served to people under 21. Each recipe makes approximately 8-10 adult hot cocoa bombs. So now that I have shared that, let’s get to the heart of making the recipe.
Tools Needed For The Adult Hot Cocoa Bombs
Here are some of the tools you will need to make your adult hot cocoa bombs. I am sharing my affiliate links with you, so if you purchase something from them, I get a small portion back and it is no extra cost to you!
- Small ice cream scoop
- Small ceramic bowls
- Small ceramic plate(make sure it is microwave-safe)
- Cookie sheet
- Wax paper
- 2 – 70mm Silicone Sphere Molds
- Disposable piping bag
How To Make The Chocolate Banana Ganache
So one of the first steps in making the adult hot cocoa bomb is to make the chocolate banana ganache filling. Here are the ingredients you will need:
- 1 1/2 C Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ C Heavy whipping cream
- ¼ C Creme De Banana
You will also need to have your cookie sheet lined with wax paper for this part of the recipe. So here is what you need to do to make the filling.
- Using a small pot, heat the heavy whipping cream and crème de banana until it starts to simmer, about 4 minutes.
- Pour the chocolate chips into a bowl and pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips.
- Allow to sit for 1 minute before whisking until smooth.
- Place into the fridge for about 3 hours to harden.
- Using a small ice cream scooper, scoop out some ganache and mold into a ball.
- Place onto a wax paper lined cookie sheet and back into the fridge while you make the cocoa bombs.
Ingredients For The Adult Hot Cocoa Bomb Assembly
This is what you need to make the actual hot cocoa bombs themselves. Here is a picture of the finished product just so you have an idea what it is going to look like. YUM!
- 1 – 30oz of Ghirardelli White Chocolate melting wafers
- 2 C of hot cocoa mix
- 1 C mini marshmallows
- Valentine’s Day Sprinkles
- Dove Chocolate Hearts
You will also need the small ceramic plate(heated up), disposable piping bag, and another cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Time to assemble that adult hot cocoa bomb!
- Using a small bowl, place ½ C of the white chocolate and set aside for later.
- Using a heat safe bowl, pour the white chocolate into the bowl and place in the microwave for 45 second intervals. Make sure to stir the chocolate after each 45 seconds until completely melted and smooth.
- Using a spoon, spoon about 1-2 tbsp of the chocolate into the mold.
- Carefully swirl the chocolate to completely coat the inside of the mold.
- Lightly shake the extra chocolate back into the bowl.
- Place the coated molds into the fridge for 5-10 minutes.
- Remove from the fridge and gently peel the silicone mold back away from the hardened chocolate shell.
- Carefully place the mold onto the cookie sheet.
- Repeat steps with remaining molds.
- You should now have 8 half sphere molds.
- Carefully take the open side of the sphere and place it onto the warm plate to melt off the uneven edges to create a smooth edging.
- Place the shell back onto the cookie sheet and allow the edge to harden.
- Place the bowl of white chocolate that you set aside into the microwave and melt using 30-45 second increments. Scoop the melted chocolate into the piping bag.
Final Steps To Create The Adult Hot Cocoa Bomb
Ok, so you are ALMOST there! Trust me, it will be SO worth all the effort you put into making them. Just remember how much fun you will have snuggling with your sweetie on Valentine’s Day enjoying this warm & tasty treat.
So here is what is left to do.
- Scoop about 1 tbsp. of the hot cocoa mix into the bottom of the sphere mold.
- Place a ganache ball into the center.
- Place about 5-8 mini marshmallows around the ganache.
- Place the top of the shell back onto the warm plate to melt the edges for a few seconds.
- Quickly place the melted edges onto the filled shell and gently press down.
- Cut the tip off the piping bag and drizzle melting chocolate over the cocoa bombs.
- Sprinkle the Valentine’s Day sprinkles over the cocoa bomb and place a Dove chocolate heart into the center.
Allow the adult hot cocoa bomb to set. To enjoy, pop one of the cocoa bombs into a mug and pour 8 0unces of steaming milk on top. Stir and enjoy!
So there you have it, a wonderful recipe for an adult hot cocoa bomb you can enjoy on Valentine’s Day, a snow day, or just because! Remember to enjoy responsibly, and share with the one you love!
Here are a few more hot cocoa bomb recipes you might enjoy:
- Homemade DIY Hot Cocoa Bomb by Not Quite Susie Homemaker
- Easy Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bomb by It’s A Keeper
- Mickey Mouse Hot Cocoa Bomb by Simplistically Living
- 20 Hot Chocolate Bombs You Need To Make This Winter by Southern Bytes
So now that you have seen the recipe, are YOU ready to make and enjoy an adult hot cocoa bomb?
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