### Introduction
Looking for a delicious and fun way to warm up in cool temperatures? Our Reese’s Hot Chocolate Bombs recipe will transform your regular hot chocolate into a sweet and creamy delight. This unique treat combines chocolate, peanut butter, and a hint of marshmallows to give you a rich, satisfying experience.
### Why Make This Recipe
Reese’s Hot Chocolate Bombs offer a wonderful surprise to chocolate and peanut butter lovers. Unlike standard hot chocolate preparations, these tasty bombs burst with flavor in your cup, creating an exciting and indulgent hot drink. They also serve as perfect holiday treats or genuine mood-lifters to beat the winter blues.
### How to Make Reese’s Hot Chocolate Bombs
Creating these delightful bombs includes melting chocolate, filling it with hot cocoa mix, mini marshmallows, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and getting the sphere to shape correctly.
#### Ingredients:
– 12 oz milk chocolate, chopped
– 12 mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
– 6 tbsp hot cocoa mix
– 6 tsp miniature marshmallows
– Additional min Reese’s for garnish (optional)
#### Directions:
1. Start by melting the milk chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
2. Coat the interior of a silicone half-sphere mold with a layer of melted chocolate.
3. Freeze and apply a second layer and freeze again until firm.
4. Remove the chocolate spheres carefully from the molds.
5. Fill six half-spheres with hot cocoa mix, mini marshmallows, and mini Reese’s Cups. Seal them with the unfilled halves.
6. Drizzle melted chocolate and chopped Reese’s on top for added appeal.
### How to Serve Reese’s Hot Chocolate Bombs
Place a chocolate bomb in a mug, pour steaming milk over it, and enjoy the spectacle as the bomb melts away revealing marshmallows and Reese’s surprise. Stir well and sip in the lusciousness.
### How to Store Reese’s Hot Chocolate Bombs
Store your unopened chocolate bombs in a dry, cool place, preferably in an airtight container. Do not refrigerate as it may cause condensation that can spoil the chocolate.
### Tips to Make Reese’s Hot Chocolate Bombs
– Ensure the chocolate is adequately spread in the mold and there are no thin spots.
– Warm the plate slightly for ease of joining the chocolate halves.
– For a more wholesome flavor, opt for quality chocolate.
### Variations
If you are not a fan of peanut butter, you can fill your chocolate bombs with crushed peppermint candies for a minty version.
### FAQs
Q1. Can I use white chocolate instead chocolate?
Yes, you can use white chocolate for a different flavor profile.
Q2. What if I don’t have a silicone mold?
Ice cube trays can serve as an alternate. However, the shape won’t be a sphere.
Q3. Is it necessary to double coat the mold with chocolate?
Yes, double coating ensures the spheres are sturdy enough to stay intact until they melt in hot milk.
So, make your winter days cozier with our decadent and delightful Reese’s Hot Chocolate Bombs!