Chocolate
Edible Bowl
By Kids
Cooking Activities
Learn
how to make an edible bowl out of chocolate using
balloons. This fun, hands-on tutorial is perfect for
teaching kids about melting, shaping, and creating
edible containers for desserts.
- Category:
Dessert
- No Bake
- Skill Level:
Beginner
Prep: 25 minutes | Set:
10 minutes–overnight | Yield: Several edible bowls
Ingredients & Materials
- 2 cups chocolate
chips
- Balloons
- Wax paper
- Baking sheet
- Saucepan
- 1-cup measuring cup
- Optional toppings
(sprinkles, crushed cookies)
Instructions
- Lay out all
materials on your work surface.
- Line a baking
sheet with wax paper.
- Clean, dry, and
blow up balloons to the size you want your
bowls.
- Melt chocolate
chips in a saucepan over low heat, stirring
until smooth.
- Spoon a small
circle of melted chocolate onto wax paper to
form the bowl base.
- Dip each balloon
into melted chocolate, coating the bottom
evenly.
- If desired, roll
in sprinkles or crushed cookies.
- Place dipped
balloons onto the chocolate base on the wax
paper.
- Let set
overnight or refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
- Carefully cut
and deflate the balloon.
- Gently peel
balloon away to reveal the chocolate bowl.
Kid-Friendly Tips
- Kids can help dip balloons and add sprinkles
- Adults should handle melting chocolate
- Discuss how liquid chocolate hardens as it
cools
Serving Ideas
- Fill with ice cream or pudding
- Use for fruit or whipped cream
- Great for parties and special occasions
Notes
If the chocolate thickens
while dipping, gently reheat on the stove. Work
slowly and carefully when removing balloons to
avoid cracking.