Chocolate Bowls

Directions

1. 1
   Place 5 ounces of the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.
2. 2
   Stir until completely melted.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and stir in the remaining chocolate until thoroughly smooth.
4. 4
   Spoon 1/2 teaspoon melted chocolate onto prepared pan to form a small disk.
5. 5
   Dip the balloon into the disk of chocolate, coating about a third of the balloon.
6. 6
   Place the dipped end of the balloon on the chocolate disk.
7. 7
   Repeat with remaining chocolate and balloons.
8. 8
   Place in the refrigerator to set, about 30 minutes.
9. 9
   In order to release the air from the balloon, pinch the balloon just under the knot and cut a small hole in the surface between fingers and knot.
10. 10
    Very gradually release air; if air is released too quickly, the bowls may break.
11. 11
    Carefully peel the deflated balloons from the chocolate bowls.