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How to Make Edible Chocolate Cups Using Balloons!

September 12, 2013 by Lucy Parissi 13 Comments

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These Edible Chocolate Cups are easy and fun to make. You simply need small balloons and melted chocolate! Fill with chocolate mousse or ice cream to create an impressive dessert.

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Chocolate cup containing white chocolate mousse topped with fresh raspberries

I teased about being filmed in my kitchen some weeks ago and I am so glad I can finally reveal what this exciting project is all about… I have partnered up with HomeSense to share my chocolatey baking hack to help raise money for Sport Relief! 

These cute chocolate cups require no actual baking – just melting chocolate and a little messy fun with water balloons.

But although the effort involved is pretty minimal, these chocolate cups have real wow factor – filled with ice cream and fresh berries or chocolate mousse, they are the dream dessert for any chocoholic. 

https://youtu.be/884FsFi8meM

TOP TIPS FOR CHOCOLATE CUP SUCCESS!

But before you rush out to buy chocolate and balloons, here are a couple of helpful hints.

  • Wait until the melted chocolate has cooled a little otherwise the balloon may burst.
  • Don’t worry if the cups have a small hole at the bottom when you pop and pull out the balloons – simply patch this up with some of the leftover melted chocolate and leave to dry.
  • The chocolate cups are understandably quite fragile so handle with care and consume within a day. 

How to Make Chocolate Cups using Balloons!

Lucy Parissi | Supergolden Bakes
These edible chocolate cups are perfect for serving ice cream or chocolate mousse in. They are also really easy to make – you just need a few water balloons!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Continental
Keyword: Edible Chocolate Cups
Prep Time: 22 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 4
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Equipment & Tools

water balloons (use normal balloons to make bigger cups)

Ingredients

  • 200 g (7 oz) dark chocolate chips or chocolate bar, chopped
  • a few drops vegetable or almond oil

Instructions

  • Use a large knife to chop the chocolate into small pieces (you can also use chocolate chips). Place in a small bowl.
  • Bring a small saucepan filled 1/2 with water to the boil and reduce the heat until it barely simmers. Place the bowl over the saucepan, making sure the bottom doesn’t touch the water.
  • Stir until the chocolate melts and is completely smooth. Take off the heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Inflate the balloons. Add a couple of drops of oil on a piece of kitchen towel and wipe the balloons.
  • Line a tray with baking paper.
  • Dip a balloon in the melted chocolate, rotating slowly so that the bottom and sides are covered – about halfway up.
  • Lift the balloon and let any excess chocolate drip off. Place on the tray.
  • Repeat with more balloons until you have used most of the chocolate. Place the balloons slightly apart on the tray.
  • Leave the cups to dry at room temperature for a couple of hours or place in the fridge (the chocolate will lose some of its gloss if you put the cups in the fridge).
  • When the chocolate is completely dry, use scissors to snip a small hole in the balloons allowing them to slowly deflate.
  • Gently pull the balloons out – don’t worry if there are small holes at the bottom of the cups, simply patch with some leftover melted chocolate and leave to dry.
  • Fill the balloons with ice cream and fresh berries and serve with a dusting of chocolate shavings.

Video

https://youtu.be/884FsFi8meM
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Comments

  1. Natalie Crossan says

    September 30, 2014 at 12:36 am

    Oh wow, chocolate heaven x

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  2. Lynn says

    July 20, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    Looks delicious. I've tried to make chocolate mousse before but it turned out too bitter. I'll give this recipe a try and the chocolate cups are a good idea so will try those aswell.

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  3. easyhomecooking says

    June 23, 2014 at 7:18 pm

    Looks Great. Definitely one for the must make list!

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  4. beano54 says

    June 07, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    this will be perfect for my chocolate cravings

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  5. prwilson says

    May 30, 2014 at 2:53 am

    That looks amazing.

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  6. Heather Haigh says

    May 26, 2014 at 6:22 am

    Wow, I would never have guessed you could make mousse this way. Do you have to use the tea or could you use coffee or some other hot lliquid?

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  7. supergoldenbakes says

    September 13, 2013 at 10:29 am

    This is the one time where my daughter immediately asked whether I could make this again – as she was eating it!

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  8. Lubna Karim says

    September 13, 2013 at 4:57 am

    This looks droolicious….a yum dessert which i can gulp right now….pics are captivating…love the idea of balloon for making chocolate cups….

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  9. Kat BakingExplorer says

    September 12, 2013 at 11:26 pm

    This sounds heavenly, and I love your gorgeous photos and perfect presentation as always. All I need now is a chocolate spoon!

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  10. Janine says

    September 12, 2013 at 7:49 pm

    Wow, this is food science at its finest! These look beautiful.

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  11. Rosanna says

    September 12, 2013 at 7:45 pm

    I love chocolate and raspberries. A winning combination!

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  12. Angela Darroch says

    September 12, 2013 at 6:47 pm

    Not much more to say, other than 'stunning'.

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  13. Elizabeth S says

    September 12, 2013 at 10:04 am

    This sounds stunning! Pure chocolate awesomeness! I love, love, love the chocolate cups too – so clever!

    Reply

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