Description
Mexican hot bombs explode with zesty chocolate and chili flavors, creating a spicy-sweet symphony in your mug. Quick and easy to prepare, these gourmet drink companions will transport you to culinary bliss with their rich, warming embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Bombs
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) whole milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) honey
Garnish Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) chocolate shavings
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) cocoa powder
Instructions
- Prepare a microwave-safe bowl and melt high-quality chocolate according to manufacturer’s guidelines, stirring until achieving a glossy, smooth consistency.
- Position a silicone mold onto a sturdy cookie sheet or jelly roll pan for stability during preparation.
- Carefully spoon approximately 1/2 to of molten chocolate into each mold cavity, utilizing the back of a spoon to create an even, uniform coating along the sides.
- Transfer the chocolate-lined mold to the freezer for approximately 10 minutes, allowing the chocolate to set and harden completely.
- Inspect the chocolate shells for any thin or translucent areas, and reinforce those sections with an additional layer of melted chocolate, then return to the freezer for another 5 minutes.
- Gently extract the chocolate halves from the silicone mold by carefully peeling back the flexible surface.
- Warm a small skillet or ceramic plate until it reaches a temperature just comfortable to touch, then delicately melt the edges of one chocolate half by placing it rounded side up on the heated surface.
- Position the first chocolate half on the cookie sheet and generously fill with of rich hot cocoa mix and 10-12 miniature marshmallows.
- Repeat the edge-warming process with the second chocolate half, then carefully place it atop the filled base, gently pressing to fuse the edges together.
- Optional: Embellish the hot bomb with additional melted chocolate drizzles or decorative patterns for an enhanced visual appeal.
Notes
- Master melting techniques by using microwave-safe bowls for smooth chocolate preparation.
- Silicone molds create perfect shell shapes for your delightful hot bombs.
- Coat chocolate sides evenly, ensuring thick and sturdy chocolate shells.
- Freezing helps strengthen chocolate halves and prevents cracking during assembly.
- Gentle warming techniques seal chocolate edges seamlessly without breaking delicate shells.
- Mini marshmallows and cocoa mix transform simple chocolate into exciting winter treats.
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 60g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 180mg