Chocolate Cups for Ice Cream Etc
Indulge your sweet tooth and elevate your dessert game with these homemade Chocolate Cups—perfect for serving ice cream, mousse, fruit, or other delightful treats. This simple yet impressive recipe combines semi-sweet chocolate and coconut oil to create rich, glossy edible cups that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Crafted using small cupcake liners for flawless shaping, these chocolate cups require minimal prep time and are ready to impress in just 20 minutes of active effort, with some chilling in between. The double layering technique ensures a sturdy, crack-free structure, making them ideal for holding your favorite desserts. Whether you're hosting a party or looking for a creative way to serve a treat, these versatile chocolate cups are your answer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams semi-sweet chocolate
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 12 small cupcake liners
Instructions
Prepare your workspace by lining a muffin tin with 12 small cupcake liners. Ensure all tools and surfaces are clean and dry, as water can cause chocolate to seize.
Chop the semi-sweet chocolate into small, uniform pieces for even melting.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave in 20-second increments, stirring between each session, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth. Alternatively, melt the mixture in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method).
Using a spoon, pour a small amount of melted chocolate into the base of each cupcake liner. Then, using the back of the spoon, gently spread the chocolate up the sides of the liner to form a cup shape. Ensure the layer is even but not too thin.
Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator to allow the chocolate to set for around 10–15 minutes.
Once the first layer has set, repeat the process to add a second layer of chocolate to each cup, paying extra attention to any thin spots. This will reinforce the structure of your cups.
Refrigerate again for another 15–20 minutes or until completely firm.
Once the chocolate cups are completely solid, carefully peel away the cupcake liners, starting from the edges and working slowly to avoid cracking the chocolate.
Your chocolate cups are ready! Use them immediately or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Fill with ice cream, mousse, fruit, or any dessert of your choice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1858 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.2 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.7 g | 384% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 54 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 182.4 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 150.0 g | ||
| Protein | 21.4 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1607 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
