Christmas Chocolate Hot Cups Recipe
Celebrate the festive season with these delightful Christmas Chocolate Hot Cups. These edible chocolate vessels are crafted by swirling melted milk chocolate inside disposable cups, then filled with cocoa powder and topped with mini marshmallows for a festive hot chocolate treat. Garnished with candy canes, granulated sugar, and extra chocolate drizzle, these hot cups dissolve beautifully in hot milk to create a rich, cozy beverage perfect for holiday gatherings or a special winter treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 chocolate hot cups 1x
- Category: Beverage, Dessert
- Method: Molding, Melting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cups
- Disposable cups (for molding)
- 2 cups milk chocolate, melted
Fillings & Toppings
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder per cup
- Mini marshmallows, as needed
- Candy canes, 1 per cup
- Granulated sugar, for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Cups: Slowly melt the milk chocolate in a double boiler or microwave on low power until smooth. Pour the melted chocolate into disposable cups and swirl it around to create an even layer coating the inside. Let the chocolate set and harden, then repeat the swirling and setting process to build a sturdy chocolate cup shell.
- Remove the Chocolate Cups: Carefully peel away the disposable cups once the chocolate has fully set, leaving behind delicate edible chocolate cups.
- Add Candy Canes: Pour a little more melted chocolate into each chocolate cup and insert a candy cane inside while the chocolate is still soft. Allow it to dry, securing the candy cane upright within the cup.
- Fill with Cocoa Powder and Marshmallows: Add about 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder to each chocolate cup. Top generously with mini marshmallows, then drizzle some melted chocolate over the marshmallows to help them adhere.
- Decorate: Drizzle additional melted chocolate and sprinkle granulated sugar over the marshmallows for a festive touch. Optionally, dip the chocolate cups back into chocolate and decorate further to enhance the appearance and flavor.
- Make Hot Chocolate: To enjoy, place a chocolate cup into a mug of hot milk. Let it sit for a minute or two to allow the chocolate and cocoa to melt, then stir well to create a rich, creamy hot chocolate drink.
Notes
- Use good-quality milk chocolate for the best flavor and smooth melting.
- Work quickly with melted chocolate to avoid it hardening prematurely.
- Be gentle when removing disposable cups to avoid cracking the chocolate shells.
- For a dairy-free option, use vegan chocolate and plant-based milk.
- Enjoy immediately after adding hot milk for the best taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chocolate hot cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Christmas hot chocolate, chocolate cups, festive drink, holiday dessert, marshmallow hot chocolate, candy cane drink
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