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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Hussain Feroz
[email protected]I've made these chocolate bowls several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Janga Baral
[email protected]These chocolate bowls are the perfect dessert for a special occasion. They're easy to make and they look so impressive.
MD Tabrej
[email protected]I love that these chocolate bowls are so customizable. You can use any kind of chocolate you like, and you can add different toppings to make them your own.
Aaron Brennan
[email protected]These chocolate bowls are a great way to add a touch of elegance to any dessert. I've used them for everything from birthday parties to dinner parties, and they're always a hit.
Sk Alamgir
[email protected]I was a little worried that these chocolate bowls would be too difficult to make, but they were actually really easy. I'm so glad I gave them a try.
charly Jones (Charly)
[email protected]These chocolate bowls are the perfect size for a single serving of ice cream. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just grab one when I'm craving something sweet.
Alazar Kassahun
[email protected]I've never made chocolate bowls before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm so glad I tried it because they turned out amazing.
Rajesh Biswas
[email protected]I love that these chocolate bowls are so versatile. You can fill them with anything you like, from ice cream to fruit to yogurt.
Aadithya Wickramasinghe
[email protected]These chocolate bowls are a great way to use up leftover chocolate. I always have a few bars of chocolate in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use them for.
Sayyed Hussain Ahmad
[email protected]I made these chocolate bowls for my kids' birthday party and they loved them! They were so excited to eat ice cream out of their own chocolate bowls.
Sbv Flm
[email protected]These chocolate bowls are the perfect way to impress your guests. They're easy to make and they look amazing.
Shayden Visagie
[email protected]I've made these chocolate bowls a few times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they look so elegant.
tom kennedy
[email protected]These chocolate bowls were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and looked so impressive. I filled them with ice cream and berries, and they were the perfect dessert.