Last Updated on March 30, 2023 by Corinne Schmitt
Instant Pot Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Bombs are the perfect mixture of sweet and salty. This easy-to-make hot cocoa bomb might just be my favorite hot chocolate bomb yet!
Hot Cocoa Bomb recipes like this one are so easy to make, but yet they always wow a crowd and make for a great budget-friendly homemade gift.
History of Caramel
The true origin of caramel is currently unknown. However, it was written that in 1650 American settlers were making hard and sweet caramel like candy in kettles.
Then in the 1880’s a creative candy maker added milk, water and sugar together, thus creating what we now call caramel. No matter the history I can say that I will always be grateful for the sweet buttery flavor of caramel.
Why I Love This Recipe
Salted Caramal Hot Cocoa Bombs make a rich cup of hot cocoa that is the perfect blend of salty and sweet.
- Easy to make
- Fun to make
- Always a hit at parties
- Looks beautiful on a plate
If you love a good cup of hot cocoa try this Christmas Ornament Hot Cocoa Bombs recipe.
Ingredients
You only need a few ingredients to make this Caramel hot chocolate bomb recipe. One trip to your local grocery store and you will be ready to make these easy cocoa bombs.
- brown candy melts
- hot cocoa powder w/miniature marshmallows
- caramel (reserve 2 tablespoon caramel)
- sea salt
Substitutions
Candy Melts: Change up the candy melts color to match your theme.
Hot Cocoa Mix: Use a homemade hot chocolate mix instead of store-bought if you rather.
Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
You only need a few kitchen tools to help you make this easy hot cocoa bomb recipe.
- Instant Pot
- Silicone Egg Mold
- Mixing bowls
How to Make Instant Pot Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Bombs
Making homemade Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Bombs is so simple. Follow the seven steps listed below and you will have great tasting and fun cocoa bombs.
Step 1: Prepare the Instant Pot
Turn your instant pot onto sauté mode. Place one and a half cups of water inside your instant pot. Place a glass bowl that will fit in your instant pot as it will act as a double broiler.
Step 2: Melt the brown candy melts
Add in your candy melts to the bowl. Continue to mix until the chocolate has completely melted.
Step 3: Make the chocolate bomb shell
Lightly grease the inside of your silicone molds. Add chocolate to your molds making sure that chocolate is completely coating the mold on the inside. Place in the freezer for about five minutes.
Step 4: Fill the molds
Remove your molds from the freezer. Add a half a tablespoon of cocoa powder and mini marshmallows per mold. Add 1 tablespoon caramel.
Step 5: Close the mold
Add more of your melted chocolate on top of the marshmallows to close the mold and lock the cocoa and marshmallows from coming out. Return to the freezer for about 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 6: Remove the cocoa bomb
Remove your cocoa bombs by pushing on the silicone side of the mold until the bomb pops out.
Step 7: Garnish the cocoa bomb
With a spoon, drizzle your caramel over the bombs. Immediately add a pinch of sea salt before the caramel hardens.
Variations / Options / Add-Ins
Are you looking to personalize these hot cocoa bombs? Here are my suggestions for changing this recipe up.
Chocolate Chips: Add more chocolate flavor to your hot cocoa by adding some mini chocolate chips to your hot cocoa mix.
Marshmallows: If you like extra marshmallows in your hot chocolate, add additional mini marshmallows to the inside of your cocoa bomb.
Caramel: Add more caramel flavor by using a caramel flavored hot cocoa mix.
Serving Suggestions
Are you wondering how you serve your Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Bomb? Here are the directions for making a warm glass of hot cocoa.
Place one or two bombs in your favorite mug and pour hot milk over it to melt the chocolate releasing the hot cocoa and marshmallows. Stir with a spoon and enjoy!
I suggest using one chocolate bomb for an 8 ounces glass, and two bombs for anything over eight ounces.
FAQs
Do you have questions about Instant Pot Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Bombs? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Store Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Bombs in a cool dry place for up to one week. Or in the fridge for up to one month.
Yes! You can freeze hot cocoa bombs for up to six months, just be careful to keep your hot cocoa from getting crushed in your freezer.
Yes! These hot cocoa bombs can be made up to one week in advance.
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Instant Pot Salted Caramel Bombs
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Silicone Egg Mold
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
- 24 oz brown candy melts
- 7 tablespoons hot cocoa powder w/ miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup caramel sauce reserve 2 tablespoon caramel
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
Instructions
- Turn your instant pot onto sauté mode. Place one and a half cups of water inside your instant pot. Place a glass bowl that will fit in your instant pot as it will act as a double broiler.
- Add in your candy melts to the bowl. Continue to mix until the chocolate has completely melted.
- Lightly grease the inside of your silicone molds. Add chocolate to your molds making sure that chocolate is completely coating the mold on the inside. Place in the freezer for about five minutes.
- Remove your molds from the freezer. Add a half a tablespoon of cocoa powder and mini marshmallows per mold. Add 1 tablespoon caramel.
- Add more of your melted chocolate on top of the marshmallows to close the mold and lock the cocoa and marshmallows from coming out. Return to the freezer for about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Remove your cocoa bombs by pushing on the silicone side of the mold until the bomb pops out.
- With a spoon, drizzle your caramel over the bombs. Immediately add a pinch of sea salt before the caramel hardens.
- Please one or two bombs in your favorite mug and pour hot milk over it to melt the chocolate releasing the hot cocoa and marshmallows.
- Stir with a spoon and enjoy!
Nutrition
More Hot Cocoa Bomb Recipes
Keep your family and friends delighted all winter with an assortment of hot cocoa bombs! I’ve put together an entire collection of recipes into a digital cookbook, complete with gift tags and bonus pages for planning your shopping trip and recording extra recipes.
Need to run to the store for a few ingredients first? Don’t forget to pin this recipe so you can find it when you’re ready to cook!
What kind of caramel do you use?
Thanks for asking! I just linked to it in the ingredients. You can use any caramel sauce though.