I love a quick and easy dessert. I am not much of a baker, so when it comes to the last course, I prefer something simple with a pretty presentation. Just recently, I hosted 11 people and served these for dessert. The chocolate cups are made ahead of time so when it is time to serve, it’s a quick assembly of ice cream, whip cream, chocolate sauce and berries. Simple yet scrumptious.
Directions: melt dark chocolate chips { I boil water in a pot and place a glass bowl on top of it. Works great!} Remember to continuously stir the chocolate as it melts. Use 12 foil cupcake liners {they are easy to peel later} and place them in a cupcake pan. Use a serving spoon and place about a tablespoon of melted chocolate in the bottom of the liner. Use a small paint brush to paint the chocolate up the sides of the liner. Refrigerate for about ten minutes. Repeat the process of adding a tablespoon of chocolate and painting the sides. Refrigerate for about an hour and then peel the foil away. Done!
After I peel all twelve cups, I place them back in the cupcake pan and keep them in the fridge. Before serving, remove and let sit for about ten minutes. Then fill with anything you want! We chose a scoop of coffee ice cream, whip cream and strawberries.
HINT: If you are serving very many people, consider scooping your ice cream ahead of time. You can place scoops on wax paper on a tray and stick in the freezer until you are ready to serve. Makes it super easy to take out the scoops and place them in the cups. No hassle. Also, prep your fresh fruit so that is ready to go as well.
I credit my mom for these fun cups. I remember growing up and she would make these when company came over. See, mom. I was paying attention after all!
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yum yum yummmmmmm! those look amazing! and excuse me…you hosted 11 people?! how does that work…tell us please!
Yummers! I saw this on insta and had to zip right over. Pinworthy fo shiz!
Oh my gosh. These look amazing. I was looking for a great easy dessert for a get together with some new friends. And I was a little nervous b/c I am SOOO not a baker! These are perfect! (New reader – found you from Pinterest Told Me To 🙂 )
Super simple. I love the idea. And the shout-out to your mom 🙂
This idea is fabulous, using it for an upcoming event, thank you! Janell
This seriously looks delicious!!
Yum! Ok, so your blog is the third one today whose header is not showing up (just a triangle with an exclamation point). Same on Megan's and Chassity's is skewed. Am I the only seeing this???
Brilliant!! This will be PERFECT next time I'm in charge of dessert for our dinner club this summer!
This looks yummy! It's such a pretty dessert and I love how simple it is. Thanks for sharing this Courtney. I will be making these next time we have company over.
With the heat that has been going on in our neck of the woods, this is looking *EXTRA* amazing! And you had me at coffee ice cream…I'll do pretty much anything for coffee ice cream (c;
Absolutely awesome! Love this idea!!
yum yum yum!!
This looks amazing and yummy. Thanks for sharing the tip on melting chocolate. I always have a hard time with that. I have to try your method. Have a great day!
Such an elegant and impressive summer dessert! Who wouldn't love these? I am going to make these for sure. Thanks, Courtney!
Oh yum! What a great idea! I'm totally trying this for our next dinner party!
Oh my goodness —- this just made my day!! Totally making these over the long holiday weekend! I love your blog by the way…. have so enjoyed reading through your posts! Just added you to my "favorites" list on my blog so I can keep up!! 🙂
This is so great Courtney! It looks fancy but is really simple! I can't wait to try it!