CHOCOLATE BOWLS
I learn the best lessons when I make mistakes. I tried several recipes, and just made a mess. Well, I didn't just make a mess... I made a mess, but also managed to make edible chocolate bowls that were the hit of our Menu #18393. Definitely this is a fun deal. If this is your first time, allow yourself more than two days, so you can make mistakes and enjoy the process. This recipe is the result of two recipes here on Zaar... Recipe #210935 and Recipe #161209, reading about tempering chocolate online, and my dear friend Giancarlo. Giancarlo is a chef of fine European pastries. I called him and told him what I was going to do, and asked him if he had any pointers, and oh yes, could I buy some of his chocolate... If you should chose to use it... please check back for updates, as I know I will change this recipe as my knowledge and skills increase.
Provided by Sweetiebarbara
Categories Candy
Time P2DT30m
Yield 24 single serving bowls, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
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).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.9, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 5, Sodium 3.1, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 15.5, Protein 1.2
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NoorAhmad Ahadi
ahadi35@hotmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe! These chocolate bowls are the perfect way to use up leftover chocolate. They're also a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen. My kids love helping me make these bowls, and they always have a blast eating
Matthew Tremore
matthew-tremore@hotmail.comThese chocolate bowls are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love that you can get creative with the toppings and fillings. I've tried them with everything from ice cream to fruit to whipped cream, and they're always delicious.
Agu Bianca
biancaagu81@aol.comChocolate bowls are perfect for those times when you want something sweet and indulgent but don't want to go through the trouble of making a whole cake or pie. They're also a great way to use up leftover chocolate.
Marita
marita@yahoo.comThese chocolate bowls are amazing! They're so easy to make and they turned out even better than I expected. The chocolate is rich and decadent, and the bowls are the perfect size for a single serving of ice cream or fruit.
Md Siam Islam
m55@yahoo.comI made these chocolate bowls for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time. I'll definitely be making them again.
Shanella Rose
s-r48@gmail.comThese chocolate bowls are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without going overboard. They're rich and decadent, but they're also surprisingly light and airy. I love that you can fill them with whatever you want, from ice cream to fruit to w
Ajmal kharik15
a.kharik1574@gmail.comI've made these chocolate bowls several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love that you can get creative with the toppings and fillings. I've tried them with everything from ice cream to
Life Life
lifel25@hotmail.co.ukThese chocolate bowls are a great way to add a touch of elegance to your dessert table. They're also a great way to use up leftover chocolate. I love that you can fill them with whatever you want, from ice cream to fruit to whipped cream.
Mark A Rice
a@yahoo.comI'm so glad I found this recipe! These chocolate bowls are the perfect way to use up leftover chocolate. They're also a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen. My kids love helping me make these bowls, and they always have a blast eating
SOHAIB NASIR SOHAIB NASIR
n93@gmail.comThese chocolate bowls are the perfect way to impress your guests. They're elegant and delicious, and they're sure to be a hit. I love that you can make them with any type of chocolate you like.
rojena aktar
rojena-aktar70@yahoo.comI made these chocolate bowls for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect size for a single serving of ice cream or fruit, and they're so much fun to eat. I'll definitely be making them again.
Javediqbal Tech
tech82@gmail.comThese chocolate bowls are a fun and easy way to dress up a simple dessert. I love that you can make them ahead of time and then just fill them with whatever you want when you're ready to serve them.
ransford pobee
r@hotmail.comI've made these chocolate bowls several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love that you can get creative with the toppings and fillings.
Onica Morally
omorally@yahoo.comThese chocolate bowls are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without going overboard. They're rich and decadent, but they're also surprisingly light and airy. I love that you can fill them with whatever you want, from ice cream to fruit to w
M atif Atif
matif19@aol.comI'm not much of a baker, but even I could make these chocolate bowls. They're so simple to make and they look so impressive. I'm definitely going to try making them again with different toppings.
Noimullah Botulla
n-b@gmail.comI made these chocolate bowls for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time. I'll definitely be making them again.
Susan Pettway
p-susan2@hotmail.comThese chocolate bowls are amazing! They're so easy to make and they turned out even better than I expected. The chocolate is rich and decadent, and the bowls are the perfect size for a single serving of ice cream or fruit.
Lucie Lugo
l71@hotmail.comChocolate bowls are perfect for those times when you want something sweet and indulgent but don't want to go through the trouble of making a whole cake or pie. They're also a great way to use up leftover chocolate.