Kinder Hot Chocolate Bombs

These Kinder Surprise Hot Chocolate Bombs are so fun! It’s that time of year again when we all want something warm and cozy, and this recipe adds a nice twist that your kids (or you!) are going to love. Kinder Hot Chocolate Bombs have been a holiday staple for us for the last few years. We love serving them with fun and festive treats such as our Puff Pastry Christmas Tree and this Antipasti Christmas Wreath. It makes the holidays feel as magical as that Hallmark movie you can’t wait to watch.

Before you start

• Kinder Hot Chocolate Bombs are fun and straightforward to make, suited to cozying up during the holidays.
• You can customize them with different hot chocolate mixes, flavored extracts, and fun additions like sprinkles and nuts.
• Use warm milk for creaminess, but feel free to substitute with plant-based options for dairy-free needs.
• Store Kinder Hot Chocolate Bombs in an airtight container at room temperature, in the fridge, or freeze them for up to two months.
• Feel free to experiment with different chocolate brands instead of Kinder for variety.

What stands out

These Kinder Hot Chocolate Bombs are straightforward to make and so much fun. With just 5 minutes and a few simple ingredients, you get to enjoy a delightful cup of hot chocolate with little effort. Kinder Hot Chocolate Bombs are stuffed with hot cocoa mix and mini marshmallows – a cute addition that we all know is necessary for any good cup of hot chocolate. This method makes it straightforward to swap in your favorite flavors, mixes, marshmallows, and even sprinkles for an extra dose of holiday magic.

Kinder Egg: We love the milk-chocolatey flavor of Kinder Eggs for hot chocolate bombs – plus they come with a little treat!

Hot chocolate mix: You can use any flavor or brand hot chocolate mix to fill your eggs. You can even use the kind that contains marshmallows to further simplify the process.

Marshmallows: Be sure to use the mini marshmallows, because they’re small enough to fit inside the eggs.

Milk: We like to use warm whole milk for the creamiest results, but feel free to use your favorite kind, such as plant-based.

Kitchen tip

Be careful when splitting the kinder egg in half. Gently press along the side or split it with a knife.

Swaps

1. You could add a bit of flavored extract such as vanilla, peppermint, or hazelnut to the hot chocolate mix for extra flavor.
2. Experiment with different types of hot chocolate mixes, like dark chocolate or white chocolate.
3. Put a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg into the hot chocolate mix.
4. Add some crushed nuts, such as toasted almonds or roasted hazelnuts, into the hot chocolate mix for a crunchy twist.
5. Use hot water or non-dairy milk (almond, soy, coconut) in place of cow’s milk if you have an allergy or dietary restriction.
6. Include festive sprinkles or crushed cookie bits inside the eggs for even more of a surprise.
7. Try your Kinder hot chocolate bombs with different kinds of mini marshmallows such as peppermint!

Questions

What type of hot chocolate mix should we use?

You can use any hot chocolate mix you enjoy.

Can we make them dairy-free?

Absolutely! Feel free to use your favorite plant-based milk and choose dairy-free alternatives for chocolate eggs and hot chocolate mix. Additionally, if you’re vegan, then choose vegan marshmallows as many contain gelatin which is an animal product.

How do you store hot chocolate bombs?

Store your hot chocolate bombs in an airtight container or zip top bag at room temp, in the fridge, or in the freezer.

how long to hot chocolate bombs last?

Kinder Hot Chocolate Bombs will last for up to two weeks at room temp and a month in the fridge. You can even store them for up to two months in the freezer.

Can we use other chocolate instead of Kinder?

Of course, you can use Ferrero, Hershey’s or any other chocolate egg of your choice – even white chocolate or dark chocolate.

Ingredients

Makes 1 servings

• 1 Kinder egg, remove the toy
• 1.5 teaspoons hot chocolate mix, any you enjoy
• 1 teaspoon marshmallows, mini
• 1 cup milk, hot milk

Equipment

• Hot Chocolate Mix
• Large Sauté Pan

Method

1. Open up the Kinder egg discard the wrapper. Gently break the egg in half and set the “surprise” toy aside.
2. Fill one side with your favorite hot chocolate mix and mini marshmallows. You can now heat up a pan on the stove, take the empty half of the egg, and gently press it onto the pan for 1 to 2 seconds. You do not want to melt it for longer than that.
3. Take the melted half and join it together with the other half, and gently press. Add the kinder hot chocolate bomb to a glass and pour over hot milk. Enjoy!

Kitchen notes

• Flavor add-ins: You could add a bit of flavored extract such as vanilla, peppermint, or hazelnut to the hot chocolate mix for extra flavor.
• Hot chocolate mixes: Experiment with different types of hot chocolate mixes, like dark chocolate or white chocolate.
• Spice it up: Put a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg into the hot chocolate mix.
• Go nuts: Add some crushed nuts, such as toasted almonds or roasted hazelnuts, into the hot chocolate mix for a crunchy twist.
• Common allergens and dietary needs: Use hot water or non-dairy milk (almond, soy, coconut) in place of cow’s milk if you have an allergy or dietary restriction.
• Festive add-ins: Include festive sprinkles or crushed cookie bits inside the eggs for even more of a surprise.
• Marshmallow flavors: Try your Kinder hot chocolate bombs with different kinds of mini marshmallows such as peppermint!