Edible Chocolate Bowl Recipes

CHOCOLATE BALLOON BOWLS

Steps:

• Break the chocolate into small pieces. Put in a bowl suspended over a pan of simmering water and leave to melt. Remove from the heat and leave to cool for 5 mins. Meanwhile, blow up your balloons - you want each bowl to be about 10cm wide, so try to pick small balloons and don't blow them up too much. Tie with a knot.
• Line a baking tray with parchment. Holding the knotted end of the balloon, dip it into the melted chocolate to create your bowl shape. Stand it on the tray and hold the balloon for a few secs until the chocolate pools around the base allowing you to let go of the balloon. Continue with the remaining balloons. Chill for at least 30 mins or until set.
• When the chocolate has set, pop the balloons and carefully peel them away from the bowls. Fill with your chosen dessert - ice cream is good because it keeps the bowls cold.

EDIBLE CHOCOLATE BOWL

Steps:

• Put the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds, stirring occasionally. Continue heating the chocolate for 10 seconds at a time until completely melted; be careful not to burn the chocolate. Stir until smooth. Let it cool slightly; the heat can pop the balloons.
• Blow up 2 latex balloons to 4 to 6 inches in diameter and tie. Carefully dip each balloon in the chocolate. Rotate and slightly tilt each balloon, allowing the chocolate to go up the sides. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread the chocolate up the sides.
• Cool the balloons in the refrigerator tie-side down in a glass bowl or muffin tin for 5 minutes to set. Carefully snip the ties off with scissors to remove the balloons. The balloons should separate from the chocolate. If the balloons are still stuck to the chocolate, carefully peel off.
• If you'd like the bowls to sit flat for serving, add a dollop of melted chocolate, about 1/2 tablespoon, to the center of the bottom of the bowls and place on a piece of parchment paper. Let set in the refrigerator for a few minutes.

CHOCOLATE BOWLS RECIPE

Steps:

• Start by melting the chocolate candy coating or tempering chocolate . You don't want to use untempered chocolate, because it will get soft at room temperature and your bowls might not hold their shape nicely.
• Set the melted coating or tempered chocolate aside to cool so that it is no longer warm to the touch.
• While the chocolate is cooling, blow up a small bag of balloons to the size you want your bowls to be and tie them off. There's a chance some balloons might pop or bowls might break, so make a few extra just in case. Cover a baking sheet with waxed paper or foil.
• Hold the balloon by the knot on top and slowly dip the bottom of a balloon in the room temperature chocolate. Move gently to acclimatize the balloon to the temperature. Dip it until the chocolate is the depth you want your bowls to be.
• Gently remove the balloon from the chocolate, and set it carefully on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until you've dipped all of your balloons, plus your extras.
• Let the balloons sit at room temperature until the chocolate or coating is entirely set. Once the coating is set, refrigerate the tray briefly to make the chocolate hard-this will make it easier to remove the balloons.
• To get the balloons out, first press around the sides gently, breaking the seal between the balloon and the chocolate. Then hold a balloon below the knot and gently cut a slit above your fingertips, so that you can control the flow of air as it escapes. Slowly release the air from the balloon, and as you do, the balloon will pull away from the sides of the bowl. If it pops, peel off a portion of it still stuck to the balloon and continue gently pulling it away. If you have difficulty, let it sit and come back to it later-the balloon will often start peeling away on its own after it sits.
• Once all your chocolate bowls have had the balloons removed, fill them with ice cream, mousse, whipped cream, cold dessert soup, or candies. Store chocolate bowls between layers of waxed paper at cool room temperature.

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE BOWLS WITH BALLOONS: 11 STEPS

Steps:

• Assemble the items needed to complete the project. These are listed below under "Things You'll Need".
• Fill each balloon with air. The balloon should not be blown any larger than 6-8 inches (15-20cm). Tie off with a knot. Then spray each balloon with a vegetable spray; this will make it much easier to remove the set chocolate bowl at the end.
• Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
• Melt or temper the chocolate. Either place into the microwave to melt or use a double boiler (bain marie). For more information, see How to melt chocolate or How to temper chocolate. If you do use a microwave to melt it, do not overcook the chocolate.
• Allow the chocolate to cool for about 5-10 minutes until it doesn't feel so warm when you touch it. The balloons will burst if the chocolate is too warm. Even though you've allowed for cooling, the balloon can still pop, so it's recommended that when you dip the balloons, you work quickly and don't leave the balloon in for too long at any point of the dipping process.
• Dip the balloon into the cooled chocolate. To do this: Hold the balloon by its knot at an angle. Dip into the chocolate to the level you'd like the bowl; only one portion of the bowl will be touching the melted chocolate at this stage. Then, tilt the angle the other way and dip again. Do this angle changing a few times, then to create a smooth coat on the chocolate, simply turn the balloon around slowly in the melted chocolate. Take the balloon out and allow any excess chocolate to drip back into the melted chocolate.
• Pour one teaspoon of melted chocolate onto the cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Aim to make a circle.
• Place the dipped balloon onto the chocolate circle.
• Leave to set. Place the chocolate balloons in a cool, dry place to set. If you find the room is too warm, either take to another room or place in the refrigerator for around 10 minutes to half an hour. Don't have anything strong-smelling in the refrigerator at the same time or it might cross-contaminate the chocolate. Also be aware that some chocolate may bloom if refrigerated but since this is such a short time, it should be okay.
• Remove the bowls from the balloons. First, remove the balloon and bowl from the cookie sheet. If the base is stuck, gently slide a knife under to remove it. Then stick a pin into the balloon at the top or cut a little peace at the knot and allow the air to expel slowly. Don't rush this part or the bowls may blow apart (Tip: place a piece of cellophane tape onto the balloon where you puncture it with a pin - this will reduce chance of popping the balloon). Then, ease the bowls out from the base of the balloon--you may need to peel off some of the balloon.
• Fill the bowls with the delicacy of your choice. Suitable additions include small fruits such as strawberries or cherries, a fruit salad for dessert, small cookies, truffles, little chocolates, candies, etc. You might even scoop in some mousse, cold custard or ice cream. If using the bowls as a gift, such as filled with truffles, wrap in clear cellophane and tie with a pretty ribbon bow.

CHOCOLATE BOWLS

Steps:

• It is very important to have a chocolate thermometer -- something that goes below 100 degrees!
• Blow up balloons to desired size, make a knot in the top, and set aside.
• Place 2/3 of the chocolate in the top of a double boiler.
• Do not boil the water, or even have it on simmer, just keep it hot.
• Stir the chocolate every few minutes.
• The chocolate temperature needs to rise above 105 degrees, but keep in mind, it may burn at 200.
• When the chocolate has melted, remove from heat.
• Stir in remaining chocolate.
• Stir again, and when all has melted, return top of double boiler to bottom.
• Regulate heat to maintain a chocolate temperature of 88-90 degrees.
• Spoon 1/2 teaspoon or less of chocolate onto the parchment, making sure you allow space for each bowl, this will form discs for the bowls to "land" on.
• Dip the balloons, one at a time in the chocolate, covering as much as you want the bowl to be.
• Place each on the individual discs.
• When they are cool and hardened, make a tiny hole below the knot to SLOWLY release the air.
• In my experience, the balloon still sticks to the chocolate, and I was not able to "peel it away". What I have done, is to make a tiny slit, just below the knot, and pour a tiny amount of tepid water into the balloon. The balloon suddenly, but cleanly, releases.
• Any repairs, can be made with more warm, tempered chocolate.
• Set aside in a cool dry place until you are ready to use them. They do not need to be refrigerated. I put mine in the guest bedroom on the dresser, away from Lizzie Borden (the cat).

EDIBLE CHOCOLATE SPRINKLE BOWLS

Steps:

• ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: 2 small bowls, sharp pin.
• Blow up small balloons, about 6 inches in diameter.
• Prepare a baking sheet with a layer of parchment paper on it for the bowls to freeze on.
• Melt chocolate or candy in a microwavable bowl in 30-second increments, stirring after each until the chocolate is smooth.
• Hold each balloon by the knot and dip straight down into the bowl of chocolate, pushing it down until the chocolate has gone up the sides as far as you want it to.
• Lift the balloon straight up, allow the excess chocolate to drip off for a few seconds, without shaking.
• Immediately add sprinkles to the bowls by tossing them onto the chocolate.
• Set the balloons down onto parchment-lined sheet and freeze for about 2 minutes, depending on the kind of chocolate used.
• Once the chocolate has hardened, remove balloons from the freezer and use a pin to pop them.
• Peel the plastic away from the balloon, slowly if it's sticking.
• Fill with ice cream and desired toppings!