These chocolate cups are so easy that anyone can make!Especially kids will love to make chocolate cups.
I saw chocolate cups in a cake shop and thought of giving it a try…glad I did it! They are soooo delicious and you can fill the cups with different fillings like whipping cream, chocolate mousse, fruits, peanut butter, ice cream or candies! Great idea for party desserts. Here I used whipped cream, chocolate mousse, strawberries and blue berries.)
What type of chocolate can I use?
You can use any chocolate you like! You can even colour the white chocolate to get vibrant chocolate cups. Chocolate discs or chocolate block works great!
How to make chocolate cups?
Just melt the chocolate using a double boiler or microwave and coat the silicone cupcake liners with melted chocolate using a paint brush. Refrigerate for 10 minutes and give a second coating. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP. The chocolate cups are more sturdy with second layer. I used coconut oil to make the cups a bit shiny.
How to coat the cupcake liners?
Silicone cupcakes liners works best.Any paint brush works.Keep a separate paint brush for baking. Don’t use the ones you already used for painting 😀
You can make designs like alternating white and dark chocolate.
How to store the chocolate cups?
If the temperature is too hot, store them in refrigerator and take out before serving. If the temperature is cool, you can store them in close containers at room temperature.
INGREDIENTS:
For Chocolate cups:
• Dark chocolate discs – 1/2 cup
• White chocolate discs – 1/2 cup
• Coconut oil – 1 tbsp
For Filling:
• Whipped Cream – 1 1/2 cup
• Chocolate discs – 1/2 cup
• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Powdered sugar (for dusting) – optional
PROCEDURE:
1. Add coconut oil to dark chocolate discs and melt it using a microwave or double boiler. Keep it aside.
2. Do the same with white chocolate discs.
3. Using a paint brush, coat the silicone cupcake liners. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
4. Later add a second coating and DO NOT SKIP THIS. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes or till the chocolate completely sets.
5. Meanwhile prepare the filling. Add 1/2 cup whipping cream and chocolate discs in a bowl and melt it. Mix well and let it cool.
6. In another bowl, take 1 cup of whipping cream and whip till stiff peaks. Transfer some whipping cream to a piping and refrigerate.
7. Add some whipping cream to the cooled chocolate and mix well. Transfer this mixture to the remaining whipped cream and mix well. Fill the piping bag with this chocolate mousse and refrigerate.
8. When the chocolate cups are ready, remove gently from the silicone liners and fill with whipped cream and chocolate mousse. Add fruits and dust with powdered sugar (optional).
