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Ghirardelli® Chocolate Dessert Cups

By: Ghirardelli®

"Fill these cups with ice cream, sorbet, chocolate mousse, or fresh fruit such as raspberries or strawberries for a dessert that is sure to impress."

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Prep Time:
10 Min

Cook Time:
5 Min

Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 dessert cups

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet, Milk, or White Chocolate chips or baking bars
8 small round balloons

Directions

If you are using baking bars, break or chop the chocolate into 1-inch pieces. In the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water, melt half the chocolate, stirring occasionally until smooth. Cool for about 5 minutes.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Inflate the balloons to a 4-inch diameter; knot. Holding a balloon by the knot, dip into the chocolate, tipping to cover the balloon halfway up with chocolate. Place the balloon, knotted side up, on the prepared baking sheet, holding the balloon in place until the chocolate starts to set. Repeat with the remaining balloons to make eight cups. Place in the freezer for 5 minutes.
Melt the remaining 3/4 pound chocolate and repeat the dipping procedure. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes.
Snip a hole in each balloon to deflate; carefully peel the balloon away from the chocolate. Refrigerate until needed. Use the same day.

Footnotes

Variation: After dipping, drizzle the cups with a contrasting color of melted chocolate. Or, dip the cups a second time, using a contrasting color of chocolate, leaving part of the first dipping exposed.