Chocolate Bowls
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Detroit Free Press - Susan Selasky
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Desserts- Sauces
Ingredients
- Parchment paper
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp. vegetable oil plus more fro brushing balloons
- 6 small balloons, blown up to desired size and ties
- Ice cream, optional for serving
- Fresh berries, optional for serving
Directions
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a micro0waqve safe bowl, place the chocolate chips and oil. Microwave for 1 minute. Continue microwaving in 30- second increments, stirring in between, or until chocolate is melted.
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Lightly brush oil on the balloons opposite the tied end.
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Spoon a small amount of the melted chocolate in a circle about the size of a 50-cent piece to create a base onto the parchment paper.
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Dip the lightly piled end of the balloon in the chocolate so it coats the bottom and about 2 inches up the sides. Set on the chocolate base and press lightly so it holds in place. Repeat with remaining balloons and chill until set.
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Pop the balloon and remove and discard the pieces. Fill the chocolate with ice cream, garnish with berries.