Easy Chocolate Bowls
Looking for a fun and creative way to serve your favorite vegan desserts? These DIY chocolate bowls are a fantastic and simple project that will impress your family and friends. With just a few ingredients and some balloons, you can create beautiful, edible bowls that are perfect for holding vegan ice cream, fresh fruit, or any sweet treat you love.
The best part? This technique is easy to master and requires minimal supplies. Just melt some vegan chocolate, dip balloons, and let them set. In no time, you’ll have gorgeous chocolate bowls ready to be filled with delicious goodies and enjoyed by everyone!
Once you make these adorable chocolate bowls, you might find yourself in a chocolate-making frenzy. If so, these super easy chocolate bark with superfoods or sweet date bark should be the next recipes you try! Not only are they fun to make, but either one (or both!) makes a great edible gift, too!
Keep in mind that you can also use dark chocolate or white chocolate instead! Are you ready to get started?
Why You Need to Make These Chocolate Bowls
Homemade chocolate bowls are a fantastic way to elevate your dessert game with minimal effort. Not only do they look impressive, but they also add a delicious, edible touch to your favorite treats. Plus, they’re fun to make and offer endless possibilities for customization!
- Easy to Make. With just a few ingredients and steps, you can whip up these chocolate bowls quickly. They’re simple enough for beginners but can still impress seasoned bakers.
- Super Versatile. Chocolate bowls are incredibly versatile. You can fill them with vegan ice cream, fresh fruit salad, vegan chocolate mousse, or any other treat you desire, making them perfect for a variety of desserts.
- Edible and Eco-Friendly. Not only are they edible, but they also help reduce waste. Instead of using disposable bowls, you get a delicious and environmentally friendly option for serving your favorite treats.
- Fun and Creative. Making chocolate bowls with balloons is a fun and creative activity. It’s a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen or to add a unique touch to a dinner party.
- Impressive Presentation. These bowls look impressive and elegant. They add a touch of sophistication to any dessert and make your presentation stand out.
Key Ingredients and Substitutions
When making homemade chocolate bowls, choosing the right ingredients is key to getting the best results. These are the essential ingredients you’ll need and some easy substitutions if you’re looking to switch things up. You’ll be able to create delicious chocolate serving bowls tailored to your taste in no time!
- Chocolate: The core ingredient for creating the edible bowl. It hardens into a crisp, delicious shell that holds your chosen fillings perfectly. You can use white or dark chocolate instead of vegan milk chocolate chips for different flavors.
- Fresh Berries: Add a burst of natural sweetness and a refreshing contrast to the rich chocolate. They also provide a vibrant color that makes your dessert look appealing. If fresh berries aren’t available, you can use frozen berries, fruit compotes or even dried fruit. Alternatively, try other fruits like sliced bananas or tangy kiwi for variety.
- Vegan Ice Cream: The perfect filling for the chocolate bowl with its creamy texture and cool temperature. It’s also a nostalgic and classic favorite, no matter which flavor you choose. Feel free to use sorbet or dairy-free frozen yogurt for a lighter alternative.
How to Make a Homemade Chocolate Bowl
Making chocolate bowls is easier than you might think and adds a special touch to your desserts. With just a few quick and easy steps, you can create beautiful, edible bowls that are perfect for filling with your favorite treats. Follow these easy instructions to impress your family and friends with your chocolatey creations!
Step 1: Prepare the Balloons – Blow up your balloons to the size you want for your chocolate bowls. The larger the balloon, the bigger the bowl!
Step 2: Melt the Chocolate – Heat 2 cups of chocolate chips in the microwave for about 1½ minutes, or until completely melted. Give it a good stir to smooth out any lumps.
Finally, Step 3: Create and Serve – Dip each balloon three-quarters of the way into the melted chocolate. Place them in the freezer for about 5 minutes, or until the chocolate hardens. Once set, pop the balloon and carefully remove it. Fill your chocolate bowls with banana nice cream (or this vegan strawberry ice cream), berries, and a touch of mint for a delightful treat!
How to Serve Up Your Chocolate Bowl
Once your chocolate bowls are ready to pop out of the freezer, the best part is filling them up with a variety of goodies that will get your taste buds dancing through the roof! Here are a few suggestions on how to serve your lovely chocolate bowls:
- Keep Them Cool – Store your chocolate bowls in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use them. This helps prevent the chocolate from melting or becoming too soft.
- Fill Right Before Serving – To keep the bowls crisp and fresh, fill them with ice cream, fruit, or other goodies just before serving. This ensures they don’t get soggy.
- Add a Tasty Topping – Top your filled chocolate bowls with vegan whipped cream (like this creamy coconut whipped cream), vegan sprinkles, or fresh mint for an extra touch of fun and flavor.
- Serve with a Side – For a complete dessert experience, serve your chocolate bowls with a side of vegan chocolate chip cookies or a drizzle of vegan caramel or chocolate sauce.
- Get Creative with Fillings – Experiment with different fillings like silken tofu chocolate mousse, vegan yogurt, or mango sorbet to match the chocolate bowl to the occasion or your taste preferences.
- Boost with a Dairy-Free Beverage – You can never go wrong with a cold glass of homemade almond milk to go alongside a chocolatey dessert! Not into almond milk? Worry not! There are plenty of vegan milk alternatives available these days. How about this cashew milk recipe instead?
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re prepping a large batch of bowls in advance, you can either keep them cool in the fridge or freezer by placing them in an air-tight container or—if you don’t have a super warm house—keep them out on the counter. Chocolate takes years to go bad so no need to worry about spoilage!
If you’d rather skip the balloons, you can make DIY chocolate bowls using small heatproof bowls lined with plastic wrap or silicone molds. Simply melt the chocolate, coat the inside of the bowls or molds, chill until set, and then gently remove your delicious creations. These methods are easy and still give you beautifully crafted chocolate bowls for your favorite treats!
For a tasty twist on your chocolate bowls filled with fruit and vegan ice cream, try adding caramel sauce for a sweet touch, or sprinkling crushed nuts (such as candied walnuts) for a crunchy contrast. Shredded coconut, chocolate shavings, fresh mint leaves, or a hint of sea salt can also boost your dessert with extra flavor and texture.
You sure can! Just make sure that the dairy-free chocolate and ice cream you’re using are free of gluten. Generally speaking, if you’re using a simple dark chocolate and vegan vanilla ice cream, this recipe should be gluten-free by default. But, double-check to be sure, especially if you have celiac or other digestive issues.
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If you make this DIY chocolate bowls recipe, please leave a star rating and let me know what you think in the comments below! I love reading your comments!
Chocolate Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 12-ounce bag chocolate chips, we used vegan
- 4 balloons
- 1 pint non-dairy vanilla ice cream
- Berries of your choice
- Mint for garnish
Instructions
- Blow up the balloons into desired bowl size.
- Heat 2 cups chocolate chips in the microwave for 1½ minutes or until completely melted. Stir to remove lumps.
- Dip balloon in chocolate three quarters of the way.
- Place in freezer for five minutes, or until completely hardened.
- Pop and remove the balloon.
- Serve with favorite vanilla ice cream, berries, and mint.
Notes
- Keep Them Cool – Store your chocolate bowls in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use them. This helps prevent the chocolate from melting or becoming too soft.
- Choose Your Chocolate – Vegan milk chocolate, dark chocolate or white chocolate would all work well in this recipe. Make an assortment for an appealing and fun presentation!
Nutrition
Vegan chocolate bowls recipe and photos by Toni Okamoto from Plant Based on a Budget.
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OMG this looks so good!
Love this recipe so much!
Such a fun recipe! You had me at balloon 😀
I love this idea! Can’t wait to give these chocolate bowls a try. Soo cute!
Awww, I love this!
These are so much fun to make…kiddos love it! And of course its so lovely to eat the bowl along with the ice cream. Cant wait to make this with my grandson!
This is SUCH a fun way to serve up vegan ice cream at a dinner party!
Is there anything better than eating ice cream out of a chocolate bowl?! I think not!