Flavorful Coffee Bomb Recipe – TheFoodXP

Winter has arrived, and with that, the demand for hot beverages is at an all-time high. If you love to keep yourself warm with hot coffee, you should try out the coffee bomb recipe to take your caffeine fix to the next level. 

Coffee bombs became an explosive hit in 2022. If you spent time in the kitchen experimenting with new things during the pandemic, you must have an idea about them. 

For the uninitiated, coffee bombs are chocolate spheres filled with a special filling to make your caffeine cuppa a lot more delicious.

So, what are you going to make? Coffee bombs are made of hollow dark chocolate spheres. These are filled with caramel sauce and hard caramel candies. 

The idea is to drop these delicious bombs in your coffee cups or plain hot milk. As the chocolate shell begins to melt, it releases the caramel filling in the beverage. Stir the coffee or plain milk and enjoy the caramel and chocolate flavors.

What Equipment Will You Need To Make Coffee Bomb?

• Microwave-Safe Bowl – You will need a microwave-safe bowl to melt the chocolate. 
• Microwave – A microwave will help you melt the chocolate.
• Spatula – A spatula will help you stir the chocolate during the melting process.
• Half-Sphere Silicone Mold – A half-sphere silicone mold tray will be required to make chocolate shells.
• Refrigerator – A refrigerator will help the chocolate shells to harden.
• Microwave-Safe Plate – A microwave-safe plate will be required to heat the plate for melting the rims of the chocolate shells.
• Pastry Brush – A pastry brush will be required to brush the chocolate inside the silicone molds to create chocolate shells.

How Much Time Will You Need To Make Coffee Bomb?

What Ingredients Will You Need To Make Coffee Bomb?

• Dark Chocolate – To make the coffee bomb, we will first begin by making dark chocolate shells. You will need 24 ounces of dark chocolate.
• Caramel Sauce – We will fill the chocolate shells with caramel sauce. For this purpose, you will need 12 ounces of caramel sauce.
• Caramel Candies – To add some crunchy bits to the coffee, we will also need six pieces of crushed caramel candies.
• Chocolate or Butterscotch Chips – You can also add chocolate or butterscotch chips to the shell. If you plan to do so, you will need about 20 pieces of chocolate chips or butterscotch chips.

Steps To Make Coffee Bomb

1. Prepare Chocolate Shells

To prepare the chocolate shells, you will need to place the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.

Melt the chocolate in the microwave at medium heat for 30 seconds, take it out, and stir it. Microwave the chocolate in 15-second increments until it is completely melted.

Take a half-sphere silicone mold. With the help of a pastry brush, spread a thin layer of melted chocolate inside the mold.

Refrigerate the silicone mold tray for a few minutes until the chocolate hardens. Brush another layer of chocolate on top and refrigerate the tray again. 

Double layers of chocolate will ensure they don’t break while demolding. Carefully remove the hardened chocolate shells from the mold. This recipe will give you 24 half-sphere silicone molds.  

2. Make Coffee Bombs

Take 12 chocolate shells and fill them with caramel sauce and crushed caramel candy. Here you can also add mini chocolate chips or butterscotch chips.

Take a microwave-safe plate and heat it in the microwave. Take the empty chocolate shells one piece at a time and place the rim side down on the hot plate. This will help the chocolate rim melt slightly. 

Stick the melted rim on top of one filled chocolate shell by aligning the rims carefully. This will form the coffee bomb. Press the top chocolate shell gently so that it seals properly. 

Repeat this process with the rest of the chocolate shells. Allow the rims to harden for a few minutes. You can also place the coffee bombs in the refrigerator to harden.

Your coffee bombs are ready to be floated in a hot cup of coffee or milk.

Tips For Making Coffee Bombs

Here are a few tips listed to make the best coffee bombs.

1. You should put on latex gloves while handling chocolate shells. This will prevent the shells from melting in your hands or leaving fingerprint impressions. Moreover, they will also prevent the shells from melting from the natural warmth of hands.
2. Make sure to double-coat the chocolate shells in the molds. This will ensure they don’t break easily while de-molding.
3. While melting the chocolate, make sure not to overcook it. Too much heat exposure results in grainy chocolate.
4. For making chocolate shells, use dark chocolate instead of candy melts. That’s because they are waxy in nature and don’t contain pure chocolate.

Flavor Variations

Coffee bombs are an incredible flavor enhancer for coffee or plain milk. While the recipe mentioned in this article turns out to be great in taste, you can also try some other flavor variations.

• Powdered Coffee – If you plan to add coffee bombs to plain milk, you can fill the chocolate shells with powdered coffee. Powdered coffee comes in many flavors, like peppermint, caramel, hazelnut, and more. You can choose the flavor that appeals to you the best.
• Mini Marshmallows – Marshmallows are a great addition to hot beverages. You can fill the chocolate shells with mini marshmallows. You can also use a combination of mini marshmallows with powdered coffee.
• Syrups – Instead of caramel, you can also fill the chocolate shells with hazelnut or mocha syrups.
• Hard Candies – If you wish to add nice crunchy bits of candies to your hot beverage, you can also add crushed candy cane, hard coffee candies, or any other flavor of your choice.

How to Store Leftover Coffee Bombs?

To store coffee bombs, place them in small cupcake liners. You can then store them in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 8 weeks.

If you live in a warm climate, coffee bombs should be stored in the refrigerator to prevent them from melting.

You can also freeze coffee bombs for two months. 

Nutritional Value

How Will Coffee Bomb Look And Taste Like?

Coffee bombs are a wonderful addition to hot beverages. Firstly, they look great when served alongside a beverage. Moreover, they make the mug look attractive with the bomb floating on top of your beverage. 

Then comes the most awaited part. You see the coffee bombs melt into your hot drink. They release a chocolate and caramel flavor (or whatever flavor you intend to use) into the drink. 

Coffee bombs can elevate your regular hot beverage to a stunning coffee date. 

Recipe Card

Coffee Bomb Recipe

Try out this easy and attractive coffee bomb recipe to turn your regular hot cuppa into a gourmet experience!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 804 kcal

Half-Sphere Silicone Mold

• 24 ounces Dark Chocolate, chopped
• 12 ounces Caramel Sauce
• 6 hard Caramel Candies, crushed
• Chocolate or Butterscotch Chips, optional

• Place the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.

• Melt the chocolate in the microwave at medium heat for 30 seconds, take it out, and stir it. Microwave the chocolate in 15-second increments until it is completely melted.

• Take a half-sphere silicone mold. With the help of a pastry brush, spread a thin layer of melted chocolate inside the mold.

• Refrigerate the silicone mold tray for a few minutes until the chocolate hardens.

• Brush another layer of chocolate on top and refrigerate the tray again.

• Carefully remove the hardened chocolate shells from the mold. This recipe will give you 24 half-sphere silicone molds. 

• Take 12 chocolate shells and fill them with caramel sauce and crushed caramel candy. Here you can also add mini chocolate chips or butterscotch chips.

• Take a microwave-safe plate and heat it in the microwave.

•  Take the empty chocolate shells one piece at a time and place the rim side down on the hot plate. This will help the chocolate rim melt slightly.

• Stick the melted rim on top of one filled chocolate shell by aligning the rims carefully. This will form the coffee bomb.

• Press the top chocolate shell gently so that it seals properly.

• Repeat this process with the rest of the chocolate shells. Allow the rims to harden for a few minutes. You can also place the coffee bombs in the refrigerator to harden.

• Your coffee bombs are ready to be floated in a hot cup of coffee or milk.

Calories: 804kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 850mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 13mg

Keyword Coffee Bomb Recipe, Drinks

Conclusion

I hope you enjoyed reading this recipe. Share it with your family and friends too! For any query related to this recipe, feel free to ask the question in the comment section below. 

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