Recipes

You can do so much more than make hot chocolate with our Hot Chocolate Balls. Here are some of our favorite recipes

Hot Chocolate Balls Pudding

Prep/Cook time: 3 minutes

Servings: 1 (approx. 7 oz pudding)

Equipment:

Microwave safe bowl, mug or measuring cup, minimum 12 oz capacity to prevent boil over

Spoon for mixing

Ingredients:

1 Hot Chocolate Ball, any flavor

6 oz whole milk, divided into 4 oz and 2 oz (other milk can be used, but pudding will not be as thick)

1 Tbsp Corn Starch

Directions:

  • Unwrap the Hot Chocolate Ball and place along in a microwave safe bowl/measuring cup.
  • Microwave the ball by itself for 20-30 seconds to soften the ball.
  • Add 4 oz of milk to the cup and put it back in the microwave for 45-60 seconds.
  • While waiting, combine 2 oz of milk with 1 Tbsp of cornstarch in a separate cup and stir to make a slurry. (Just mix until all the cornstarch is mixed into the milk, no lumps should be present.)
  • Remove from microwave and stir to combine. You now have concentrated hot chocolate. (Very nice by itself, you could stop here and just drink it with a nice churro or pastry.)
  • Stir milk and cornstarch slurry into the hot chocolate. It will thicken slightly, stir until no lumps remain.
  • Microwave cup 20-60 seconds MAXIMUM. If you overheat the thickened mixture, it will over flow. Watch the microwave, and stop when you see it bubbling. Stir until it starts to thicken. (Pro-tip:  place a paper towel or small microwave safe plate under the bowl to make any clean up easier.)
  • Let the pudding cool enough to handle the bowl, cover and refrigerate until well chilled. (The pudding will start getting runny after too long, so enjoy within 24 hours.)

Hot Chocolate Balls Frozen Pudding Pops

Prep/Cook time: 3 minutes + freezing time

Servings: Depends on the size of the popsicle molds. Approximately 3-4 small pops.

Equipment:

Same equipment needed for Hot Chocolate Balls pudding recipe, popsicle mold. 

Directions:

  • Follow the instructions listed for making Hot Chocolate Balls Pudding
  • While pudding is still hot, pour the mixture into the popsicle mold. (Don't wait until the pudding is cool, it will be too thick to work with.)
  • Place into the freezer until completely frozen.
  • Remove from the mold and enjoy!