Chocolate Hot Cups with Candy Canes and Mini Marshmallows Recipe
Chocolate Hot Cups are delightful edible cups made from melted milk chocolate, perfect for enjoying hot chocolate in a fun and festive way. These cups are decorated with cocoa powder, mini marshmallows, candy canes, and granulated sugar, combining rich chocolate flavors with sweet toppings. Ideal for winter gatherings or as a special treat, they are easy to make and a wonderful way to serve hot chocolate with a creative twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 chocolate hot cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Tools
- Disposable cups
Main Ingredients
- Melted milk chocolate, enough to coat and form about 6 cups
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder per cup
- Mini marshmallows, approximately 1 tablespoon per cup
- Granulated sugar for decoration
- Candy canes, 1 per chocolate cup
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate: Slowly melt the milk chocolate using a double boiler or microwave on low power, stirring often to avoid burning and ensure smooth consistency.
- Form the chocolate cups: Pour melted chocolate into disposable cups, swirling the chocolate around to coat the entire inside surface evenly. Let it set slightly, then add additional layers of chocolate to strengthen the cups. Allow to fully harden.
- Remove the cups: Carefully peel the disposable cups away from the hardened chocolate, leaving behind solid chocolate cups.
- Add candy canes: Pour a small amount of melted chocolate inside each chocolate cup and place a candy cane into the melted chocolate to hold it in place. Let it dry completely to secure the candy cane.
- Fill and decorate: Spoon 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder into each chocolate cup. Top with mini marshmallows and drip a little melted chocolate over the marshmallows to make them stick. Decorate the top and sides with additional melted chocolate and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Finish the cups: Dip the outer surface of the chocolate cups into melted chocolate and decorate further with granulated sugar for an elegant finish. Let all decorations set fully before serving or storing.
- Serve hot chocolate: To enjoy, place one chocolate cup into a mug of hot milk, let it sit briefly to melt, then stir well to create a rich and creamy hot chocolate drink.
Notes
- Use tempered chocolate for a shinier, sturdier finish.
- Ensure the chocolate cups are completely set before peeling the disposable cups to avoid breakage.
- Customize toppings with crushed nuts or flavored sprinkles as desired.
- Store the chocolate cups in a cool, dry place to prevent melting.
- Microwave melting should be done in short bursts, stirring frequently to prevent overheating.
- These cups are best enjoyed immediately after making for optimal texture and flavor in hot chocolate.
Keywords: chocolate cups, hot chocolate, edible cups, festive drinks, chocolate dessert, mini marshmallows, candy canes
