Dessert of the Day: Ghirardelli Dessert Cups Recipe

March 19, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Dessert Recipes at 9:39 am |

Next time you want to dip your spoon into a delicious coffee ice cream, why not make it a little more interesting with this Ghirardelli Dessert Cups Recipe?

Try it, you won’t be disapopinted I promise! Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pound(s) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
8 Small round balloons

What’s Next:

In double boiler over hot water, melt 3/4 pound of chocolate. Cool about 5 minutes. Inflate balloons to 4-inch diameter; knot. Holding balloons by knot, dip into chocolate, tipping to cover balloon halfway up with chocolate. Place balloon, knotted side up, on wax paper-lined baking sheet, holding balloon in place until it starts to set. Repeat with remaining balloons to make 8 cups. Place in freezer 5 minutes. Melt remaining 3/4 pound chocolate and repeat dipping procedure; place in freezer 10 minutes. Snip hole in each balloon to deflate; carefully peel away from chocolate. Refrigerate until needed. Use the same day.

Tips: (1) Fill cups with ice cream, sorbet, chocolate mousse or fresh fruit such as raspberries or strawberries. (2) After dipping, drizzle cups with contrasting color melted chocolate. (3) For second dipping, use contrasting color chocolate, leaving part of first dipping exposed.

Eat well & Laugh often!

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8 Comments »

Chef TOm Said,

March 19, 2007 @ 4:31 pm

This recipe sounds amazing !!! My mom will love it !

Thanks !!

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Cooking for every day life » Dessert of the Day: Ghirardelli Dessert Cups Recipe Said,

March 19, 2007 @ 6:37 pm

[…] Original post by Allison […]
Chris Said,

March 19, 2007 @ 8:37 pm

What a cook idea - with the balloons. That’s a must try!
Chris Said,

March 19, 2007 @ 8:38 pm

Take two - What a COOL idea - with the balloons. It would be great if I could type!
Shawnda Said,

March 20, 2007 @ 2:21 pm

I haven’t done this in ages! It also works with candy mixtures that have been boiled to hard-crack stage and cooled enough so the balloon doesn’t perish in the process.
Mary Said,

March 21, 2007 @ 6:14 pm

Just be aware of potential Latex allergies which have been on the rise lately
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