How to Make Valentine's Day Hot Chocolate Bombs

Have you tried hot chocolate bombs yet? Hot chocolate bombs are the latest craze and it’s easy to see why. They’re easy to make and tons of fun! And these Valentine’s Day Hot Chocolate Bombs are even better. What’s a hot chocolate bomb you ask? They are chocolate spheres filled with hot cocoa mix, marshmallows, and whatever extra cocoa mix-ins your heart desires (sprinkles, heart-shaped marshmallows, even cinnamon).

Deliciousness in a cup to warm your heart and tummy.

Valentine’s Day Hot Chocolate Bombs

These Valentine’s Day hot chocolate bombs melt in warm milk. Plus, they make the perfect gifts for Valentine’s Day. Want to learn how to make your own hot chocolate bombs this Valentine’s Day?

Keep reading to learn how you can make these tasty hot chocolate bombs for your friends and family this Valentine’s Day.

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Heart Latte Hot Chocolate Bomb

Learn how the make hot chocolate bombs for enjoying and gifting this holiday season! This hot chocolate bomb recipe is created with heart-shaped chocolate filled with hot cocoa powder and miniature marshmallows.

They melt into an incredibly decadent mug of hot cocoa with a pour of warm milk.

Treat your sweetheart to this tasty mug of yumminess and a few sweet kisses (possibly chocolatey kisses).

Celebrating with Valentine’s Day Hot Chocolate Bombs

These hot chocolate bombs are gorgeous and they make amazing gifts for friends and family this Valentine’s Day. These heart latte hot chocolate bombs are easy to make but full of drama and fun!

Here’s what you’ll need to create these heart shaped hot chocolate bombs for Valentine’s Day:

Ingredients:

1 cup of quality melting chocolate wafers, divided.
2-3 teaspoons per heart of instant latte mix (or it can be swapped out for hot cocoa mix).
Mini marshmallows
Sprinkles for the topping
optional: heart-shaped mold
optional: piping bag

Once you’ve gathered the right ingredients, follow these step by step instructions to make your heart shaped Valentine’s Day hot chocolate bombs:

HOW TO MAKE HOT CHOCOLATE BOMBS

Start by melting the chocolate to the packaging instruction, being careful not to burn the chocolate. You do not want it to be really hot, just completely melted and smooth.

How do you make a heart bomb with cocoa?

Make sure the silicone tray is completely clean and dry. Set the tray onto a plate, tray, or cutting board so you have a solid base as some silicone molds are a little flimsy.

This will make it easier to transfer to the freezer.

Pour or spoon the chocolate into each heart-shaped well and use a rubber spatula to evenly spread the chocolate into every corner of the mold.

Place the silicone tray in the freezer for about 5-10 minutes.

Remove from the freezer and add a second layer of chocolate anywhere that seems a bit thin, such as the top edges of the hearts.

Return to the freezer for about 5 more minutes.

While those are cooling get the marshmallows and latte mix ready.

Remove the tray from the freezer and carefully take one heart out of the mold at a time. You’ll want to work a bit carefully to help keep fingerprints off the chocolate, I will sometimes wear gloves to help with this.

Set the hearts on the cold tray while you heat a plate in the microwave. Then use this heat to gently melt the edges of the hearts so you’ll have a smoother seam between the two halves. Repeat with all of the hearts.

Spoon the latte mix and marshmallows into half of the hearts.

Heat the plate again if needed and then heat the edges of the empty hearts again, one at a time, and set onto one of the filled hearts. They will bond together quickly so you’ll want to focus on finishing one before moving to the next.

Once all of the hearts are filled and sealed together you can melt the chocolate to drizzle on top.

I used the same exact chocolate that was used for the hearts. You can use different chocolate, just make sure it has some coco butter listed in the ingredients to help with drizzling vs clumping.

Valentine’s Day Hot Cocoa Bombs

Cut only a tiny hole at the end of the piping bag–after the chocolate is transferred into it and melted– then quickly move your entire arm back and forth as you drizzle the hearts one at a time. Immediately add the sprinkles on top.

Then repeat with the remaining hearts.

You may want to return the hearts to the freezer (or fridge) for a few minutes to have the drizzle chocolate set up or let them sit at room temperature.

How to Use Hot Chocolate Bombs

Soon, your heart latte hot chocolate bombs will be ready to enjoy with friends for Valentine’s Day. They’re perfect for wrapping with a special mug for your girlfriends this Valentine’s Day or share together for a “Galentine’s Day” surprise.

In fact, these heart latte hot chocolate bombs are so easy, there’s no reason you can’t make a few to enjoy on your own this February.

Treat yourself by indulging in a little self-care with some quiet time spent enjoying this delicious treat.

Valentine’s Hot Cocoa Bombs

Heat your favorite milk to about 135 to 145 degrees Fahrenheit and then carefully pour over the chocolate hearts and stir well. Or you may store the hot chocolate bombs at room temperature.

Tips & Tricks for the Perfect Hot Chocolate Bombs

Want your heart latte hot chocolate bombs for Valentine’s Day to be the best ever?

Check out these tips for creating the perfect hot chocolate bombs this year:

What Chocolate should you use for Hot Cocoa Bombs

Use Good Chocolate

A good quality chocolate makes all the difference. Look for chocolate with cocoa butter in the ingredients. It will melt more evenly for the perfect heart-shaped hot chocolate bombs. You’ll also want to choose chocolate that is 65% cocoa or better for the tastiest Valentine’s Day hot chocolate bombs ever.

Heating the Milk for Hot Cocoa Bombs

In a pinch, these heart latte hot chocolate bombs will work just fine in hot water. However, using about 1 cup of warm milk instead will make your Valentine’s Day hot chocolate bombs extra creamy and delicious.

Enjoy them soon

Another important thing to remember is that these beautiful heart-shaped hot cocoa delights won’t last forever. You’ll need to enjoy your Heart hot chocolate bombs within 2 weeks. Also, keeping your hot chocolate bombs in the fridge will help to keep them fresh if you’re not planning to use them right away.

Add Themed Marshmallows & Sprinkles

I love adding a little extra surprise inside these Valentine’s Day hot chocolate bombs. You can make it even better with themed marshmallows or sprinkles for the holiday to make that cup of cocoa extra special.