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Learn how to make chocolate bowls the easy way using balloons! Use them to hold ice cream and other desserts, plus you can take a bite out of the bowl. So much fun for at parties and birthdays!

Chocolate bowl with vanilla ice cream and fresh berries for a beautiful dessert presentation

Chocolate balloon bowls are a great party hack, and everyone gets a laugh taking a bite of the bowl. We first made them as serving bowls for a potluck and they were a hit!

We’ve since put them out for holidays, dessert servings and more. They’re also fun just for holding sweets, berries or ice cream. You don’t need any special equipment, just some patience to let the chocolate freeze solid into shape.

How to Make Chocolate Bowls with Balloons

Here’s what you’ll need to make chocolate bowls with balloons:

  • Small balloons: they should be 5-inch / 12 cm balloons like these available online or at your local party store. Any other size will not work!
  • Baking chocolate: use a decent quality baking chocolate like Baker’s or Ghirardelli, which becomes smooth and viscous when it melts. Poor quality chocolate or chocolate chips will become brittle and crack apart after chilling.
  • Baking sheet: any baking sheet that fits in your freezer will work.
  • Liner: Use a nonstick baking mat, parchment or wax paper to line the baking sheet.

There will be leftover chocolate after dipping the balloons, so you might want to use it to make treats like Ice Cube Tray Chocolates or Oreo Truffles. You can also put it into a ziptop bag and freeze for later use.

If you’re making a lot of bowls, you may wish to get an inexpensive hand pump to easily inflate the balloons.

This photo shows homemade chocolate bowls before and after the balloons molding them were popped

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Note: While the video shows chocolate chips, but strongly recommend using baking chocolate instead.

Can I eat the bowl?

Yes, you certainly can eat the bowl, as it’s made with pure chocolate! There is absolutely no residue from the ballon as long as they were clean at the start.

Can I make white chocolate bowls with balloons?

Yes, this recipe also works with white chocolate! The same rule applies about using quality baking chocolate, and I’ve had good results with Baker’s, Ghirardelli or Lindt white chocolate.

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This Chocolate Balloon Bowls recipe is fun and easy to make
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How to Make Chocolate Bowls

Learn how to make chocolate bowls with balloons! These edible chocolate bowls are fabulous for holding ice cream and other desserts at parties and birthdays. Plus it's so much fun to eat the bowl!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients 

  • 16 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, chopped (see note)
  • 6-8 small balloons, 5-inch size

Instructions 

  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Set aside a medium cereal bowl, about 6 inches wide.
  • Inflate six 5-inch / 12 cm balloons to their normal size.
  • Place the chopped chocolate into a medium microwaveable bowl.
  • Melt chocolate slowly over a double boiler. Alternatively, microwave on medium power in 30-second intervals, stirring each time.
  • Spoon six tablespoon-size dollops of chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet about 6 inches / 15 cm apart.
  • Pour all the melted chocolate into cereal bowl.
  • Dip a balloon about 3 inches / 7 cm into the chocolate to coat, and gently press into a dollop on baking sheet. Repeat for remaining balloons.
  • Freeze for one hour or refrigerate 3 hours until solid.
  • Use a toothpick, cake tester or sharp paring knife to pop the balloon (see note).
  • Carefully peel away any pieces of balloon, and then lift the bowls off the baking sheet.

Notes

  • It's crucial to use quality baking chocolate like Baker's or Ghirardelli to ensure the bowls don't crack or fall apart. Chocolate chips will NOT work.
  • Bits of chocolate occasionally fly when popping, so it's a good idea to wear an apron and/or protect the immediate area to avoid a mess.
Nutrition Facts
How to Make Chocolate Bowls
Amount per Serving
Calories
437
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
 
16
g
80
%
Cholesterol
 
4
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
7
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
428
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
39
g
13
%
Fiber
 
6
g
24
%
Sugar
 
27
g
30
%
Net Carbs
 
33
g
66
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
40
IU
1
%
Calcium
 
47
mg
5
%
Iron
 
4.8
mg
27
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Author: Cindy
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: chocolate balloon bowls, chocolate bowl, how to make chocolate bowls
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