- Ingredients I Use<\/a>
- For the chocolate magic<\/a><\/li>
- For the spooky dipping goodies<\/a><\/li>
- For decoration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How I Make It Without Stressing<\/a><\/li>
- Serving Chaos<\/a><\/li>
- Leftovers if You Have Any<\/a><\/li>
- My Final Witchy Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
Ingredients I Use<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFor the chocolate magic
<\/h3>\n\n\n\n1 and a half cups heavy cream
12 ounces semi sweet chocolate chopped up or just use chips if you are lazy like me
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon espresso powder if you want the chocolate flavor to smack harder<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor the spooky dipping goodies
<\/h3>\n\n\n\n12 big marshmallows
12 pretzel rods
1 cup gummy worms
1 cup strawberries
1 cup pound cake cubes
Candy eyes and black icing if you want to turn marshmallows into little screaming ghosts<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor decoration
<\/h3>\n\n\n\nA few drops of green or purple food coloring to make it look like toxic slime
<\/p>\n\n\n\nEdible glitter or sprinkles if you want the full witch energy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How I Make It Without Stressing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I always prep the dippers first because once the chocolate is ready things move fast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I shove candy eyes onto marshmallows and suddenly they look terrified which makes me laugh every time. I snap some pretzel rods in half so they look like broken bones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I leave the strawberries whole so they look like little bloody hearts. Pound cake cubes are basically tombstones if you squint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I just throw everything on a platter. No need to get artistic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNow for the chocolate. I heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it starts doing that little simmer dance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not full boiling, just kind of hot and steamy. I pull it off the stove and dump in the chocolate. Stir until it turns silky and glossy like some forbidden potion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If it refuses to melt I just put it back over low heat for a minute. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThen I add vanilla, salt, espresso powder, and a couple drops of food coloring until it looks like slime. It is so satisfying watching it swirl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then I pour that shiny chocolate straight into a mini cauldron. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you do not have one, honestly any cute bowl works as long as it stays warm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I usually stick a little candle warmer under it so the chocolate does not thicken. If it ever does get too thick I splash in a little more cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Right before serving I sprinkle edible glitter over the top so it looks like it is bubbling with evil energy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThen I set it dead center on the table and let everyone lose their minds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nServing Chaos<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I like to put it on a table covered with black cloth or fake spiderwebs so it really looks like something from a witch lair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
People always start giggling and fighting over the gummy worms first. It gets messy fast so napkins are important unless your guests are gremlins like mine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I usually serve it with hot cider or dark red sangria so it looks like we are drinking blood. Halloween is about commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leftovers if You Have Any<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I dump the leftover chocolate into a container and stick it in the fridge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It keeps for like five days. When I want it again I just microwave it in little bursts and stir. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have even drizzled it on ice cream when I was too lazy to assemble the whole setup again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pretzels and marshmallows can just chill on the counter for a few days. Strawberries do not last so I just eat them right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My Final Witchy Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you do not own a cauldron, grab a slow cooker or just a ceramic bowl and keep it warm
Milk chocolate works if you want it sweeter, dark chocolate if you are dramatic
<\/p>\n\n\n\nApple slices and banana chunks are actually fire with chocolate
<\/p>\n\n\n\nDo not stop stirring while the chocolate melts or you risk burning it and burning chocolate smells like heartbreak
<\/p>\n\n\n\nLet kids decorate their own marshmallows and watch them act like they are actual wizards<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- For the spooky dipping goodies<\/a><\/li>
- For the chocolate magic<\/a><\/li>