Valentine Hot Chocolate Bomb Hearts

There is no better way to cozy up to a loved one than with a heart-shaped Valentine Hot Chocolate Bomb Hearts you made yourself for the occasion.

Wow, these Valentine Hot Chocolate Bomb Hearts with Mini Marshmallows and M&Ms are really amazing. They are so good, and they’re so easy to make. When you pour the hot milk over them, they melt, and bubble, and add such a special treat to a drink that everyone already loves!

These are really great for kids, because they make such an effervescent wave in the cups, and it’s sure to be a real surprise to anyone you serve. Trust me, keep this one in your favorites!

A Sweet Valentine Hot Chocolate Bomb Treat

Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us. Romance is in the air. There is no better way to cozy up to a loved one than with a hot cup of cocoa.

No matter how grandiose you like to make your Valentine’s Day romance plans, a shared cup of creamy and steamy hot chocolate is the right way to set the mood. Enjoy an intimate moment with somebody special and a hot cup.

It’s especially nice when you are hiding out from the cold in a comfy chair with a roaring fire. Or if you prefer, huddled close together as you stroll through a chilly yet charming scenic avenue.

Either way, the key player is hot chocolate and a homemade Valentine hot chocolate bomb is just the way to impress a hot date on a cold night. Make these Valentine Hot Chocolate Bomb Hearts!

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What is a Valentine Hot Chocolate Bomb?

Don’t know about hot chocolate bombs? They are self-contained capsules that melt into hot chocolate when you add hot milk. Think of them as bath-bomb-inspired cocoa mixes.

Many hot chocolate bombs like this one include more than simply sweetened cocoa powder. They incorporate a variety of other goodies such as a favorite candy bar, or sprinkles.

Very often a hot chocolate bomb recipe will include marshmallows. For those who prefer whipped cream to marshmallows, you are going to have to bend on this one.

Whipped cream doesn’t easily fit into a dissolvable bomb. However, there is no rule against adding your own whipped cream to the top once the hot chocolate is made.

Heart shaped cocoa bombs

The bomb is a sphere of a hot chocolate mix of your own concoction. Once made, you can easily store them in a jar on your counter top near your stovetop for access whenever you get the urge for a sweet delicious treat custom made to your liking.

Because of their appealing look, they make nice decor when you aren’t using them to make holiday drinks. If you don’t plan on enjoying the
cocoa together, or don’t want to be presumptuous, these Valentine hot chocolate bombs also make terrific gifts for a would-be significant other, or family and coworkers.

The Trick to a Hot Chocolate Bomb

You can’t make something as sweet as a hot chocolate bomb without having a mold. The mold is required to help form the shell of the bomb which will later be filled with the rest of the hot chocolate ingredients.

The mold you use needs to be large enough to contain the ingredients. Usually, the mold is for making spheres. However, since it’s Valentine’s Day and it will add to a more festive overall appearance I thought hearts were more appropriate.

Heart molds are easy to find after Christmas and New Year’s Day. The use of a more specific symbol of love only adds to the gesture and the overall reception of this gift or date night idea.

The best molds to use for this occasion are silicone molds because they are easily flexed in order to remove the molded content.

The Impact of a Valentine’s Day Hot Chocolate Bomb Hearts!

Besides the initial allure of a heart-shaped lump of chocolate, or a jar of heart-shaped chocolates tied up in a pretty red bow is that it looks so great without any thought to what the hot chocolate bomb is supposed to do.

The real impact comes from using the bomb and watching the perky fizzing action as the bomb begins to dissolve and do its work. The transformative quality of the hot chocolate bomb and the complete change from simple hot milk to a frothy and flavorful beverage is the main thing that makes these hot chocolate bombs as wildly popular as they are.

As the hot milk melts the outer shell of the bomb, the powder breaks free, and the marshmallows rise to the top. It’s fun to watch, especially for kids.

Valentine Hot Chocolate Bomb Hearts

The trick to making the outer shell of the Valentine hot chocolate bomb hearts come together around the internal cocoa mix is in making separate halves. Fuse the halves together at the end of the process.

First, chill your chocolate in molds. The molds should not be filled in, only coated with a solid layer of melted chocolate. The molds need to be refrigerated so that they can harden.

After about 15 minutes of chilling, you’ll line up half of the hearts with the open side up so that you can fill them. The other half will go in the skillet, face down, just enough to melt the rims.

Carefully place the rest of the chocolate hearts over the prepared bombs and allow the melted rims to dry, fusing the two sides together around the cocoa mix.

Don’t expect to get it absolutely perfect right away. There is some trial and error to get used to as you find exactly what works best when making each Valentine hot chocolate bomb.

Why Are Silicone Molds Better?

Most molds that do what we need them to do for this recipe are silicone. The more unique you want your shape to be, the higher the chance that the mold you use will be silicone.

Silicone molds may be more expensive, but they are much easier to use than the traditional hard plastic.

If your mold needs to have a certain aesthetic, particularly a detailed one with complex curves and edges, you need the silicone molds just to make sure the shapes come out unscathed.

The wrong mold could result in the wrong shape or broken/shattered chocolate shells. Silicone is bendable, stretchable, and flexible, so popping out your heart-shaped chocolate shells won’t be a problem.

Another Layer of Texture

Most molds that do what we need them to do for this recipe are silicone. The more unique you want your shape to be, the higher the chance that the mold you use will be silicone.

Silicone molds may be more expensive, but they are much easier to use than the traditional hard plastic.  If your mold needs to have a certain aesthetic, particularly a detailed one with complex curves and edges, you need the silicone molds just to make sure the shapes come out unscathed.

The wrong mold could result in the wrong shape or broken/shattered chocolate shells. Silicone is bendable, stretchable, and flexible, so popping out your heart-shaped chocolate shells won’t be a problem.

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED:

Exact amounts will be in the recipe card

• Melting Chocolate
• White Melting Chocolate
• Cocoa
• Valentine M & M’s
• Mini Marshmallows
• Hot Milk
• Silicone Heart Molds
• Valentines Sprinkles

HERE’S WHAT YOU DO:

• Place the Chocolate in a Microwave safe bowl, and melt until smooth and creamy. Stir well, and spoon or ladle into the heart molds, making sure to coat the inside of the molds.
• Pour excess chocolate back into the bowl, and place the molds in the refrigerator, and let harden for 15 minutes.
• Remove molds from the refrigerator, and carefully remove chocolate from molds, placing 6 hearts in a row. These will be the bottom parts or half of the Chocolate bombs.

• Heat a non-stick skillet on low, and place one heart with the open side down, melting just the edges, remove, place on a cookie sheet, and fill the heart with the powdered Cocoa, M & M’s, and Mini Marshmallows. Repeat, until all 6 hearts are done.

• Place the other half of the Chocolate hearts in the skillet, with the open side down, and melt just the edges of the heart. Remove from the Skillet, and immediately place on one of the chocolate hearts, filled with the cocoa, etc., making the top of the heart. Hold in place a few seconds to make sure the top and bottom are melted together.
• Place the White Chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave at 15-second intervals until the chocolate melts. Stir well, and place the melted chocolate in a Pastry bag. Pipe the White Chocolate over the hearts (see photo) and sprinkle with Valentine’s Sprinkles.
• Place Hearts in the bottom of a large mug, and pour heated milk over the heart. The heart will melt and bubble, and marshmallows will float to the top. Stir the powdered cocoa, and Enjoy!

The perfect thing to serve your sweetheart at the end of the night. These Valentine Hot Chocolate Bomb Hearts with Mini Marshmallows and M&Ms are the icing on the cake! Just another way to say “I Love You”

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