Have you tried hot chocolate bombs? They are the newest food trend. We couldn’t stop with hot cocoa, we had to make the best coffee bombs too. Mixing chocolate and espresso, these mocha coffee bombs hit the sweet spot.
The Best Coffee Bombs
I remember the first time I was introduced to fusion food. It was the early 2000s and I recall going to a restaurant that mixed all sorts of flavors together. I do not recall the meal, very well, but I do remember the still water was $4 – isn’t that crazy? I also recall that the dessert was a hamburger made with chocolate and a donut. The restaurant didn’t make it long (perhaps because of the expensive water, perhaps because it was a little ahead of it’s time for the area I lived), but my love of fusion was built during that time.
When I think of coffee bombs and hot chocolate bombs, I think of fusion food. It is mixing something creative and unique and creates a beautiful display – sometimes too beautiful to enjoy or eat. Since I love chocolate drinks, but don’t drink hot chocolate enough, I wanted to create my love of chocolate with my love of a need – coffee.
Learn more about coffee bombs and how to make your very own chocolate included mocha coffee bomb. If you love it as much as me, make a few extra coffee bomb gifts for you teachers and attach our adorable C is for Caffeine or I Like you A Latte Gift Tags.
What is a coffee bomb?
To first answer what is a coffee bomb, you must know what is a chocolate bomb? A coffee bomb, similar to a chocolate bomb, is a round hard shelled chocolate ball with instant coffee inside. When added to hot milk it breaks apart and creates a Mocha Coffee. Chocolate bombs and coffee bombs are fun recipes you can make at home that are excellent for gift giving.
If you love Coffee, you likely love Starbucks. Look at our Starbucks Inspired Chocolate Bombs too!
Mocha Coffee Bombs
With instant espresso powder and some hot milk, you can create your own chocolate latte bomb in a matter of seconds. The hardest part is the prep but we promise that taste is well worth the effort!
Makes 6 bombs
Prep time: 30 minutes
Setting time: 4 hours
Coffee Bomb Ingredients
- 1 12-ounce package dark chocolate chips
- 6 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- ¼ cup white melting chocolate
- 6 cups hot milk to make the bombs
In addition to the Mocha Coffee ingredients, you will also need a round silicone mold.
Gift giving? Have these plastic chocolate bomb containers for gifting coffee chocolate bombs.
Coffee Bomb Recipe Directions
It is really easy to make Coffee Hot Chocolate Bombs. Follow the following directions to get your started.
First, place one 12-ounce package of dark chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the dark chocolate chips in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate chips are fully melted.
Next, take a spoonful of melted chocolate inside a half circle of the silicone mold. Use the back of the spoon to spread the chocolate up the sides of the rubber mold. Continue this process until all the molds are coated (approximately 12 half circles).
Set the remaining melted chocolate aside for sealing and decorating the bombs.
Allow the chocolate in the molds to set completely, around 2 to 3 hours. You can speed up the process by placing the chocolate in the refrigerator.
When the chocolate is set, remove each of the chocolate pieces from the mold. Add around one tablespoon of instant espresso powder in each piece.
Reheat the dark chocolate in the bowl in 15 second intervals until melted. Pick up an empty chocolate piece and dip the edges into the melted chocolate. Carefully place it on top of a filled piece and lightly press it into place. Using your finger, smooth melted chocolate around the seam. Continue until all the chocolate bombs are sealed.
Melt the white chocolate according to the package instructions, then place the melted white chocolate into piping bags. Lightly drizzle white chocolate over the top of the bombs to decorate.
Allow the chocolate decorations to set before using, around 1 hour.
To make the mocha bombs, place the bomb in the bottom of a mug. Pour one cup of hot milk over the top of the bomb to melt the chocolate. When the chocolate is completely melted, stir to combine.
Enjoy or wrap in hot chocolate bomb plastic containers for Hot Chocolate Bomb gift giving.
Coffee Bombs Gifts
As a former teacher, I can tell you coffee was one of my favorite gifts. I did not enjoy a coffee gift for the holiday season but the “just because I was thinking of you” type of day. If you want to give a teacher some thanks, attach our adorable C is for Caffeine or I Like you A Latte Gift Tags.
If you are a REALLY amazing parent, drive through the Starbucks line and order hot milk before you bring your child to school. Drop the Mocha Coffee Bomb and the hot milk off in your child’s classroom as a “just because” thankful Thursday gift.
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Mocha Coffee Bombs
- Prep Time: 30 mintues
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
- 1 12-ounce package dark chocolate chips
- 6 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- ¼ cup white melting chocolate
- 6 cups hot milk to make the bombs
- round silicon mold
Instructions
- Place one 12-ounce package of dark chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the dark chocolate chips in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate chips are fully melted.
- Take a spoonful of melted chocolate inside a half circle of the silicone mold. Use the back of the spoon to spread the chocolate up the sides of the rubber mold. Continue this process until all the molds are coated (approximately 12 half circles).
- Set the remaining melted chocolate aside for sealing and decorating the bombs.
- Allow the chocolate in the molds to set completely, around 2 to 3 hours. You can speed up the process by placing the chocolate in the refrigerator.
- When the chocolate is set, remove each of the chocolate pieces from the mold. Add around one tablespoon of instant espresso powder in each piece.
- Reheat the dark chocolate in the bowl in 15 second intervals until melted. Pick up an empty chocolate piece and dip the edges into the melted chocolate. Carefully place it on top of a filled piece and lightly press it into place. Using your finger, smooth melted chocolate around the seam. Continue until all the chocolate bombs are sealed.
- Melt the white chocolate according to the package instructions, then place the melted chocolate into piping bags. Lightly drizzle the chocolate over the top of the bombs to decorate.
- Allow the chocolate decorations to set before using, around 1 hour.
- To make the mocha bombs, place the bomb in the bottom of a mug. Pour one cup of hot milk over the top of the bomb to melt the chocolate. When the chocolate is completely melted, stir to combine.
Notes
Enjoy or wrap in hot chocolate bomb plastic containers for Hot Chocolate Bomb gift giving.
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