Surprise your sweetheart with the valentine’s day version of this delicious and romantic treat! These valentine’s hot chocolate bombs will definitely make their heart melt.
Indulge in the cozy warmth of Valentine’s Day hot chocolate with a delightful twist—heart shaped hot chocolate bombs!
We’ll walk you through the steps to create these Valentines hot chocolate bombs that not only warm your heart but also add a touch of sweetness to your cup.
From the basics to creative variations, making heart-shaped hot chocolate bombs has never been more fun and delicious.
Valentine cocoa bombs are filled with your favorite hot cocoa mix and are decorated with festive sprinkles. They’re so much fun!
Plus, they are so easy to make that even novice bakers can master them in no time. So get ready to surprise your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day with these delicious treats!
Heart shaped hot chocolate bombs are a great gift or for enjoying yourself. Hot cocoa bombs are like a fun surprise in a delicious drink.
Follow along to learn how to make hot cocoa bombs!
How to Make Valentine’s Hot Cocoa Bombs
Equipment
- Microwave Safe Bowl
- Spoon
- Silicone Mold in a geometric heart shape
- Small Piping bags or ziploc baggies
- Scissors
- Small Plates
- A Hot Plate or Frying Pan
Ingredients
- good quality chocolate chips (nestle is fine, ghirardelli is better) – this is key for the best hot chocolate experience (you can also use white chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips)
- Hot Chocolate Powder of your choice
- Valentine’s Sprinkles or Crushed Candies (optional)
- Mini Marshmallows or dehydrated marshmallows
Directions
Place a plate in the freezer
Melt chocolate in a microwaveable bowl on high for 60 second intervals
Stick a spoon in the chocolate to see if it’s beginning to melt. If it is you will need to decrease the power percentage on your microwave down to 60 percent and continue. Continue to warm up chocolate in 30-second increments stirring between each time. This may take 2-4 times.
When you stir the chocolate and see it’s mostly melted, heat for 15 seconds and stir until all lumps are gone and the chocolate is smooth.
Drop a spoonful of melted chocolate into the bottom of the molds.
Use the back of a spoon to coat the inside of the mold completely, be sure to get up the sides of the mold. Wipe away any excess chocolate with the tip of your finger.
Freeze for 10-15 mins.
Prepare your set up with the heart molds and hot cocoa powder.
Remove plate and the molds from the freezer. Carefully remove each half of the sphere and set them on the now cold plate (this keeps them from melting).
Spoon in 2 spoonfuls of hot chocolate mix. Add your surprise – marshmallows, valentine’s sprinkles or candy
Connect the two ends of the heart together by either using chocolate melts to serve as a glue (piping bag method) or place the top of the bombs onto a heated plate to lightly melt the edges and stick together with the bottom.
Use remaining chocolate, pink candy melts or red candy melts to make chocolate decorations on top of the cocoa bombs, add heart sprinkles for a fun Valentine’s Day version.
Store the hot cocoa bombs in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. If needed, refrigerate them, especially if your kitchen is warm.
How to Use Hot Chocolate Bombs with Milk
Heat 1 cup of milk in a saucepan or microwave until it’s warm but not boiling. You can also use a milk frother to heat and froth the milk for an extra creamy texture.
Place the hot chocolate bomb in your favorite mug.
Pour the warm milk over the hot chocolate bomb in the mug. As the hot milk comes into contact with the bomb, it will start to melt and reveal the hidden cocoa mix and other delightful surprises inside.
Once the chocolate bomb has fully melted, stir the mixture gently to combine the cocoa mix with the milk.
Customize your cup of hot chocolate by adding extras like whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate shavings, or a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
How Do You Stick Hot Chocolate Bombs Together?
- Use a frying pan. Heat the frying pan and remove from heat. Carefully melt the rim of the sphere and immediately attach to one of the bottom halves.
- Hot Plate Method: Place a plate in the microwave for 1.5 minutes and remove. The plate will hold the heat without the risk of burning yourself.
- Pipe melted chocolate: Use leftover melted chocolate. Add to a piping bag or small ziploc bag. Cut a small hole at the end of the piping bag (or one corner of the ziploc bag). Squeeze chocolate around the rim of the bottom sphere and simply place the other sphere on top. Using your finger, smooth the chocolate out. (leave as is or add sprinkles or crushed candies)
- If cocoa bombs are being made in advance they can be frozen and stored in an airtight container.
FAQs About Valentine’s Day Hot Cocoa Bombs
How do you make a heart shaped hot cocoa bomb?
To make heart shaped hot cocoa bombs, use a heart shaped silicone mold.
What is the best chocolate for hot cocoa bombs?
For the best hot cocoa bombs, opt for high-quality chocolate like melting wafers or good-quality chocolate bars or chips. Choose a chocolate type (dark, milk, or white) based on personal preference, ensuring it has at least 50% cocoa content for a rich flavor. Experiment with different varieties to find the perfect chocolate for your delightful hot cocoa bombs.
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How to Make Valentines Hot Chocolate Bombs
Ingredients
- 1 cup good quality chocolate chips (nestle is fine, ghirardelli is better)
- Cocoa Mix of your choice
- Sprinkles or Crushed Candies (optional)
- Marshmallows (large cut in half or mini)
Instructions
- First, Place a plate in the freezer
- Melt chocolate in a microwaveable bowl on high for 60 seconds.
Stick a spoon in the chocolate to see if it's beginning to melt. If it is you will need to decrease the power percentage on your microwave down to 60 percent and continue. - Continue to warm up chocolate in 30 second intervals stirring between each time.
This may take 2-4 times. - When you stir the chocolate and see it's mostly melted, heat for 15 seconds and stir until all lumps are gone and the chocolate is smooth.
- Use a spoon to drop a dollop into the first cavity of the silicon mold.
- Use the back of the spoon to coat the mold completely.
- Wipe away any excess chocolate.
- Freeze for 10-15 mins.
- Prepare your set up for the contents inside of the cocoa bombs.
- Remove plate and mold from the freezer.
- Carefully remove each half heart from the mold and set them on the now cold plate (this keeps them from melting)
- Spoon in 2 spoonfuls of cocoa mix (not an entire packet).
- Add your surprise (marshmallows, sprinkles, or candies)
- Connect the two ends of the heart together by either melting chocolate to serve as a glue (piping bag method) or place the top heart onto a heated plate to lightly melt the edges and stick together.
Notes
Tips for This Hot Cocoa Bombs recipe
- Freezing a plate will help make sure your cocoa bombs don’t melt once you unmold them.
- Do not overheat the chocolate as it can and will burn.
- When coating the sides pay careful attention to the rim as the chocolate will need to be able to be “glued” together. If you don’t fully coat the mold, the two pieces won’t fit.
3 Ways to Connect Your Valentine’s Day Hot Cocoa Bombs
Use a frying pan. Heat the frying pan and remove from heat. Carefully melt the rim of the sphere and immediately attach to one of the bottom halves.
Hot Plate Method: Place a plate in the microwave for 1.5 minutes and remove. The plate will hold the heat without the risk of burning yourself.
Pipe melted chocolate: Use leftover melted chocolate. Add to a piping bag or small ziploc bag. Cut a small hole at the end of the piping bag (or one corner of the ziploc bag). Squeeze chocolate around the rim of the bottom sphere and simply place the other sphere on top. Using your finger, smooth the chocolate out. (leave as is or add sprinkles or crushed candies)
If cocoa bombs are being made in advance they can be frozen and stored in an airtight container.
Secrets of success:
Cut the mold! Cutting out the individual hearts will make it much easier to peel out once the chocolate is frozen.
Place the bomb on it’s side in the mug and pour piping hot (almost boiling) milk directly onto the seam.
Body heats melts chocolate quickly, use gloves or touch the bombs as little as possible once they are formed in the molds.
Important Note:
Remember whatever you put inside the hot chocolate bomb recipe will end up in your cup of hot cocoa. All candy and sprinkles do not melt. While it is nice for presentation, be selective on what you put inside of your hot cocoa bombs. Some sprinkles may be a choking hazard to small children.