Description
Create festive and delicious Christmas Chocolate Trees with this easy-to-follow recipe. Melted chocolate chips combined with sugar, heavy cream, butter, and vanilla make a creamy base that’s piped into charming tree shapes and decorated with green sprinkles. Perfect for holiday parties or as a sweet seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mixture
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration
- 1/4 cup green sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate: Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water and gently stir until fully melted and smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the sugar, heavy cream, butter, and vanilla extract into the melted chocolate until the mixture is well combined and glossy.
- Cool Slightly: Allow the chocolate mixture to cool just enough so it thickens slightly but remains pliable for piping.
- Pipe Tree Shapes: Using a piping bag or a plastic bag with a small corner cut off, pipe the chocolate mixture onto parchment paper in the shape of Christmas trees.
- Add Sprinkles: Immediately sprinkle green sprinkles over the piped chocolate trees to decorate.
- Set and Remove: Let the chocolate trees cool completely at room temperature or in the fridge until fully set and firm, then carefully peel them off the parchment paper.
Notes
- Use good quality chocolate chips for the best flavor and texture.
- Ensure the chocolate mixture is not too hot when piping to hold the tree shape well.
- Store finished trees in an airtight container at cool room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- These treats are fragile, handle gently once set.
