Baileys Hot Chocolate Bombe, 130g

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Cocoa and Vanilla: These ingredients add a touch of sweetness and enhance the overall flavour profile. The cocoa provides a chocolatey note, while the vanilla contributes a hint of warmth. More adult hot chocolate recipes? Go to Spiked Hot Chocolate, Peppermint Schnapps Hot Chocolate or Kahlua Hot Chocolate. More about Baileys Irish cream

Top with whipped cream!It’s great as is, but it always is better with a little homemade whipped cream (reminiscent of an Irish coffee).

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Baileys, often referred to as Baileys Irish Cream, is a popular and iconic liqueur that originated in Ireland. It is renowned for its smooth and creamy texture, as well as its distinctive blend of flavours. Baileys is a cream liqueur that combines Irish whiskey, cream, and a hint of cocoa and vanilla. Harvesting Cacao Beans: The journey begins on cacao farms in tropical regions near the equator, where cacao trees bear large pods. Farmers harvest these pods, which contain cacao beans. The beans are extracted from the pods and covered in a sweet, mucilaginous pulp;

Moulding: Once tempered, the chocolate is poured into moulds to achieve the desired shape. This is the stage where additional ingredients, such as nuts, dried fruits, or flavourings, can be added; Measure 1 Tablespoon of the mocha hot cocoa mix into half of the chocolate spheres. Add a Bailey’s truffle to the center of the sphere and then surround with a few mini marshmallows, if desired. Antioxidant Content: Dark chocolate, in particular, is rich in antioxidants, such as flavonoids. These compounds may help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals; Quality Matters: The health benefits are most prominent in high-quality dark chocolate with a high cocoa content. Cheaper and highly processed chocolate may not offer the same advantages.Dark Chocolate Chips: These hot cocoa bombs use dark chocolate and milk chocolate chips to create a rich and luscious flavor. I recommend buying high quality chocolate (at least 70% dark or higher) that includes cocoa butter for the best results. Let’s start with creating chocolate spheres: let’s delve into the characteristics of each ingredient – dark chocolate, white chocolate, coconut oil and Christmas sprinkles– to explore how they contribute to the overall charm of these festive treats.

Multiply the recipe as needed for a crowd.The recipe below makes two 1-cup servings, so multiply as desired! Store the hot chocolate Baileys bombs in a cool, dry airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. They can be stored at room temperature, but if it gets too warm, they may melt! 💭 Expert TipsCandy melts can be used (and don’t require tempering – just melting) but they will change the flavor of the hot chocolate bomb. My daughter and her friends loved the flavor of our pink hot chocolate bombs made with pink candy melts, so it really comes down to personal taste preferences. Coconut Oil: Coconut oil has a mild, tropical flavour that adds a hint of sweetness and a subtle coconut aroma. In its liquid state, coconut oil is smooth and easy to mix. When solidified, it contributes to a creamy texture. Within the Baileys hot chocolate bombs, we have used coconut oil to help melt the dark chocolate; Once connected, melt dark chocolate candy melts, add to piping bag and drizzle over your chocolate bombs