How amazing does this dessert look?!  Almost too good to eat.  This is the first recipe I’ve seen that requires balloons as part of the preparation!

You will need:

• 1 1/2 pounds of semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 8 small round balloons

Directions:

• 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.  
• For extra effect, drizzle ‘cups’ with contrasting color melted chocolate. Or for second dipping, use contrasting color chocolate, leaving part of first dipping exposed.
• Fill cups with ice cream, sorbet, chocolate mousse or fresh fruit such as raspberries or strawberries.

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posted by Emily

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