Swirled Edible Bowls Recipes

Steps:

• Put the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds, stirring occasionally. Continue heating the chocolate for 10 seconds at a time until completely melted; be careful not to burn the chocolate. Stir until smooth. Let it cool slightly; the heat can pop the balloons.
• Blow up 2 latex balloons to 4 to 6 inches in diameter and tie. Carefully dip each balloon in the chocolate. Rotate and slightly tilt each balloon, allowing the chocolate to go up the sides. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread the chocolate up the sides.
• Cool the balloons in the refrigerator tie-side down in a glass bowl or muffin tin for 5 minutes to set. Carefully snip the ties off with scissors to remove the balloons. The balloons should separate from the chocolate. If the balloons are still stuck to the chocolate, carefully peel off.
• If you'd like the bowls to sit flat for serving, add a dollop of melted chocolate, about 1/2 tablespoon, to the center of the bottom of the bowls and place on a piece of parchment paper. Let set in the refrigerator for a few minutes.

Steps:

• Cut out eight 8-inch circles of parchment paper. Line a baking sheet with the circles. Blow up 8 small balloons.
• Bring a few inches of water to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Place the chocolate in a heat-safe bowl over the simmering water and stir until the chocolate is melted. Remove the bowl from the heat and let the chocolate cool slightly. Dip a balloon into the chocolate so it covers the bottom and reaches 1 1/2 to 2 inches up the sides. Immediately place the balloon chocolate-side down onto one of the parchment circles. Repeat with the remaining balloons and chocolate. Let cool completely to set up, at least 1 hour. Pop the balloons with a pin and gently peel away any balloon pieces that adhere to the chocolate.
• Fill the chocolate bowls with the Coconut Easter Grass and decorate with Easter egg candies.
• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a mesh rack on top, if available.
• Put the coconut in a shallow bowl. While tossing with a large spoon, add the green and yellow food coloring drop by drop until the desired color is reached. A little more green than yellow makes a pretty grass color. Add a few tablespoons water to moisten the mixture and help disperse the color evenly. If the color is too dark, add additional water, as needed, to dilute to the desired color. Drain the coconut in a sieve or strainer.
• Spread the coconut in an even layer on the rack, or directly on the lined baking sheet. Place in the oven until dry, 10 to 15 minutes. The coconut grass can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Note: Food coloring can be messy and stain your skin. To prevent this, wear latex gloves. You can also tint the coconut in a large resealable plastic bag, shaking it to color the coconut evenly.

Steps:

• Lightly oil the outside of an eight-ounce ladle. Working over a piece of parchment or baking sheet drizzle the caramel coating from a tablespoon over the ladle, making thin intersecting lines. Turn ladle right-side up, and place 2 ice cubes inside the ladle. Swirl to cool the coating, being careful not to spill the ice or any drops of water on the caramel. Let the caramel set completely.
• Gently cup the ladle with your hand, and ease the hardened caramel off the ladle. Immediately transfer bowl to an airtight container. Empty ice, dry ladle, and re-oil; repeat with the remaining coating. If necessary, caramel coating can be reheated over low heat. Store in airtight container up to 2 days.