Red Rose Pop Rocks Hot Cocoa Bombs

We’ve already talked about how much we love hot cocoa bombs – and who wouldn’t! You can make them in so many different shapes and with lots of amazing fillings, and these red rose pop rocks hot cocoa bombs are proof!

With their gorgeous red rose design, these cocoa bombs are perfect for Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or just any day you want a special treat.

Although they look a little complex, we’ll show you everything you need to know, plus a few helpful hints along the way.

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What is a Hot Cocoa Bomb?

Hot cocoa bombs are a delicious trend that have been going around the internet lately.

You make a candy coated shell and fill it with hot chocolate mix and other fun fillings. In this case, we’ve included marshmallows plus a special surprise – Pop Rocks!

Everything melts into a delicious hot cocoa and then you’ve got a sweet drink to sit back and sip.

What’s Inside the Hot Cocoa Bomb?

Every hot cocoa bomb needs hot cocoa/hot chocolate mix, of course, because that serves as the foundation of the drink. You can use whatever your favourite mix may be, which is a nice way of playing with the flavours in this drink!

To make the hot cocoa even better, we’ve included marshmallows in this bomb – a classic! As the bomb explodes, the mini marshmallows should pop to the top of the drink, just like you’d want from your hot cocoa.

The real fun comes from the addition of the Pop Rocks! Not only do they bring some extra flavour, you get to hear them popping and fizzing after exploding your bomb.

Strawberry or cherry Pop Rocks seem to work the best for this bomb, though of course you can play around with the flavour if you wish.

How Do I Use This Hot Cocoa Bomb?

It’s so easy to use these red rose pop rocks hot cocoa bombs!

Simply place the bomb in a mug (you’ll need a wider mug than normal due to the size of these bombs) and pour 2 cups of hot milk over top.

As you can see in the video, the outer shell of the bomb starts melting, turning the milk a gorgeous pink colour.

Once it’s melted, you can use a spoon to stir everything together. The marshmallows will pop up, the drink will get all chocolate-y, and the Pop Rocks will start popping. (If you listen closely, you can even hear them popping in the video!)

Then you simply sit back, relax, and enjoy your mug of sweet, chocolate-y goodness.

Recipe Notes:

• Read the instructions thoroughly before starting. There are some steps that require you to quickly perform one action after another (when you’re sealing the two halves of the hot cocoa bombs together), so you need to know what you’re supposed to be doing beforehand.
• If you find your bombs are beginning to melt while you work to fill and then close them, try placing a plate in the freezer and, once it’s frozen, placing your chocolate bombs on there to work with them.
• Body heat can also melt your hot cocoa bombs while you’re trying to work with them. If this begins happening, try wearing gloves. In general, it’s best to handle your hot cocoa bombs as little as possible.

Red Rose Pop Rocks Hot Cocoa Bombs Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups red candy melts
• 2 cups hot chocolate mix
• 2 cups mini marshmallows
• ⅛ cup red Pop Rocks (like strawberry or cherry)
• ⅛ cup silver sugar sprinkles

You will also need a silicone rose mold. These bombs were made in this Lanyani silicone mold, which appears to be currently unavailable. This SENHAI silicone mold is approximately the same size, so it would likely work the same, though really any silicone rose mold should work.

Note: these roses are a teeny bit too big for a “standard” coffee cup. If you don’t already have one, you may want to think about getting a wide mug.

Instructions

Place red candy melts in a microwave safe bowl and melt in the microwave per the directions on the package.

Place 2 Tbsp melted candy melt into one rose bomb mold and, using the bottom of your tablespoon measuring spoon, press the chocolate up the sides of the mold, keeping it thick but even. Repeat with all 6 bomb mold halves.

Place the chocolate filled molds into the freezer for 5 minutes.

Remove molds from the freezer and gently peel the silicone mold away from the chocolate rose cups, pulling the rose cup out of the mold.

To make the base for each bomb, place another 1 Tbsp melted candy melt into one rose bomb mold and, using the bottom of your tablespoon measuring spoon, move the chocolate around into a solid single layer over the bottom of the mold. Repeat with all 6 bomb mold halves.

Place the chocolate filled molds into the freezer for 5 minutes.

Fill each of the 6 chocolate rose cups with 1 Tbsp hot chocolate mix, a sprinkle of red Pop Rocks, and 6-8 mini marshmallows.

Remove the molds from the freezer and gently peel the silicone mold away from the chocolate rose bases, pulling the bases out of the mold.

Pipe a thin line of melted candy melts around the rim of each filled rose cup.

Immediately press a rose base to the top of one of the filled cups. This will seal the hot cocoa bomb shut.

As soon as you have sealed it shut, sprinkle a little bit of the sparkling sugar over each of the hot cocoa bombs, to help resemble morning dew.

Place the hot cocoa bombs into the freezer for 5 minutes to allow them to set, then remove and store in an airtight container until you’re ready to use.

How to Use Your Hot Cocoa Bombs

1. Heat 2 cups of milk.
2. Place a hot cocoa bomb in a mug (you’ll need a wider-than-normal mug).
3. Pour the hot milk over the top of the top of the bomb.
4. Stir until the hot cocoa bomb is completely melted.
5. Enjoy!

The nutrition information is calculated using a third party resource. The accuracy varies according to the brands you use, the portion sizes you serve, and so on. This information should only be used as a guide.