Adorable Valentine’s Mini Ice Cream Cone Chocolates
DIY Adorable Mini Ice Cream Cone Chocolates for Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, surprise your loved ones with these incredibly cute and delicious mini ice cream cone chocolates! These homemade treats combine a crunchy wafer cone, a fluffy chocolate ball, and a rich chocolate coating, adorned with delightful toppings. They are perfect for gifting or adding a sweet touch to your Valentine’s celebrations.
Essential Ingredients
- 12 Home Run Ball snacks (or similar chocolate-filled cream puffs)
- 12 mini cone wafers
- 60g strawberry flavored coating chocolate
- 30g milk flavored coating chocolate
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the strawberry flavored coating chocolate. Place the 60g of chocolate in a heatproof bowl and melt it gently over a double boiler (bain-marie). Stir continuously until it’s completely smooth and lump-free.
Step 2
While the strawberry chocolate is melting, take your mini cone wafers. Fill each cone about two-thirds full with your chosen crunchy toppings like cookie crunch or crushed peanuts. This creates a delightful texture surprise inside your chocolate.
Step 3
Once the strawberry chocolate is melted and smooth, carefully fill the prepared mini cones with the melted chocolate. Then, place one Home Run Ball snack on top of the chocolate in each cone, allowing it to adhere as the chocolate sets. This will form the ‘ice cream scoop’ part.
Step 4
Allow the chocolate to cool and set slightly, ensuring the Home Run Ball snack is securely attached to the cone. Resist the urge to move too quickly; patience here will help maintain the shape.
Step 5
When the chocolate has firmed up enough to hold the Home Run Ball in place, it’s time to coat the entire Home Run Ball snack with the melted strawberry chocolate. Use a spoon or spatula to gently spread the chocolate, creating a smooth, rounded ‘ice cream’ surface.
Step 6
Before the strawberry chocolate coating completely hardens, sprinkle your decorative toppings over it. Add the rainbow sprinkles, cookie crunch, crushed peanuts, or red ball chocolates while the chocolate is still slightly wet. Get creative and make each one unique!
Step 7
If you’d like to add an extra touch, gently melt the 30g of milk flavored coating chocolate using the same double boiler method. Transfer this melted milk chocolate to a piping bag or use a spoon to drizzle it artfully over the hardened strawberry chocolate. This creates a lovely ‘dripping’ effect, mimicking melted ice cream.
Step 8
Once all the decorations are in place and the chocolate has completely set, your adorable mini ice cream cone chocolates are ready! Enjoy these delightful homemade treats and share the sweetness this Valentine’s Day.
