Kinda.
More like red, white, and deep, deep navy. Maybe even purple? Sorry Uncle Sam.
See, I saw these amazing chocolate edible bowls over on bakerella and I knew I wanted to try them. I seriously get lost on her site. The amount of creative and original and stunning desserts she creates just boggles my mind.
I sorta have a bakerella crush. But I am in good company. We all adore her right?
So I got this "brilliant" idea to make the bowls out of cherry chocolate chips. Only the chocolate never got as creamy and beautiful as bakerella's did and I just could not get them to be uniform and magnificent like hers.
I am not even going to try and give you a recipe or directions… I think bakerellas directions are wonderful and easy to follow.
Just wish I had.
Here's what I did do.
Made chocolate bowls. Oh, oh I have a little trick for you! When you go to pop the balloon, put a piece of tape on the balloon and then pierce the balloon through the tape. It will just deflate slowly instead of popping and causing your chocolate to break into a million pieces all over your kitchen! Not that I know from experience or anything.
Bake a white sheet cake. Chilled it. Cut it into one inch squares.
Opened can of blueberry pie filling. Put cake squares in chocolate bowls. Spooned filling over top.
Eat.
Repeat.
Some more.
What I can attest to is the taste. The subtle cherry chocolate (think cherry dip cone from DQ) combined with a silky rich white cake topped with a sugary sweet blueberry pie filling…
It. Was. Fantastic.
So unexpected… I had to let the flavors just dance on my tongue for a bit before really professing my love.
But then I did. Profess my love. To a dessert. Cause I have warped sensibilities ok?
Even if you don't make this for your Fourth of July celebrations, I highly recommend making it just to indulge in a new scrumptiously sweet flavor combination.
I hope you will be delighted with it as I was!
P.S. Totally going to try this with fresh blueberries next time. I might even make a blueberry simple syrup to drizzle over the top. I really dont think you can go wrong experimenting with this dessert. And I do hope you do!
*Check out this dessert and many other amazing things on Tidymom's I'm Lovin It!
SO cute!!! But, please oh please….where did you find the red cherry chocolate chips to make these bowls? I have never even heard of them!!
These turned out beautifully. I have never heard of cherry chocolate chips before!!!!
These bowls look darling! Cherry Chocolate Chips definitely sound delicious! Happy Baking!
Love these!! I’ve eved those bowls on Bakerella more than once but still haven’t attempted them!!
You are one of the most creative people I know. Such a cool dessert idea.
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Oooh, these are so cute!
What a great idea – such a creative treat. My kids love the cherry dipped cones from DQ so I’m sure they’d love this!
Those little bowls are adorable, perfect for the 4th of July. I like any dessert that comes in it’s own edible container!
Wait? There’s such a thing as a cherry dip cone at DQ? Looks like I know where I’m heading this afternoon!
And these are just plain adorable! What a brilliant idea!
oh my goodness. I didn’t even realize those bowls were edible when I saw the first photo. I was like, red white and blue, is she counting the bowl as the red? then I realized they were chocolate and I almost diet. I love these! you did such a good job!
Perfect dessert for the 4th!
PERFECT!!!
You are not alone, I adore Bakerella too!
Oh my goodness, they look amazing and I’m so excited to make these for a treat day!!!
Yay! I’m in love!! I’ve seen the chocolate bowls around – but NOTHING as cute as this!! *mwah!*
Such a cute and colourful dessert. Love the bowls! Your tip for bursting the balloons is a great one.
How incredibly perfect for the 4th. Love these.
My daugther and I want to make these for a snack for a Keeper’s of the Home group we are involved in, but have no idea where to find/buy the cherry chocolate chips!! Where did you find yours Amanda? Thanks
I got the cherry chocolate chips at Walmart. This is what they look like…http://www.amazon.com/Log-House-Flavored-10-Ounce-Packages/dp/B000V9FX8OI think you can also order themdirectlyfrom the manufacturer!
You’re so clever. This looks like a very festive but also simple idea for the 4th… some of the other desserts out there are over my head!
Great job, Amanda! And I love the fact that the dish doesn’t have to be washed!! Less cleanup – Yippee!!!
These look great… yum!
So cute! Like others, I had never heard of cherry chips so I just Googled “cherry baking chips” and I see there are lots of resources for them, including King Arthur Flour. The trick is to query on “baking” chips not “chocolate” chips. Thanks for another inspirational post.
Very patriotic!
that looks delicious!
this looks scrumptious!!! your pictures make this look way too good!!!!
Cherry chocolate chips??? Now why don’t I ever see anything like this in my market?
Such an adorable idea for 4th of July, too! I’m saving the link and hoping I will find those chips somewhere…..
Just an unrelated note to thank you for posting the recipes for the thin mint cake and your homemade fondant. I combined the two for a beautiful baby shower cake this weekend and it turned out fabulous! Thank you!
I think this is one I can make
Lovely. And great tip about the tape. If I ever decide to try these again — http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowwerecookiejenny/5716270707/in/photostream — I am definitely using tape.
Oh Jenny!!! I can soooo relate! And I cant help but chuckle … I am finding red bits of chocolate all over… something new everyday! I hope the tip works for you… I have used it dozens of times and its never failed me.
Saw these on twitter and had to come here so I can really post. These look very yummy and to think these are edible bowls. Awesome!! And I am totally with you on bakerella’s site, like your site I can sit there for hours going through her site and looking at all the wonderful things you all make!!
Edible everything here?! Love this Amanda & how fun for parties any time of year. You can just mix up the colors to suit the season.
Hmmm – delicious and perfect for the holiday weekend. Love these!
totally awesome!
Wow I love those bowls – I didn’t even know cherry chocolate chips were a thing!
you mean I can eat this bowl? what a wonderful way to eat “green”. no waste, no trash! this is the most adorable thing I have ever seen. I may have to do this for the 4th, fill them ice cream and make a blueberry sauce? oh my – you have just added so much stuff to my already filled week of things to do. you seem to have this effect on me. xx
The way to prevent the bowl from cracking when removing the balloon, is to not pop it…use scissors and make a small cut, way up below the knot…the air will release slowly.
What a beautiful dessert! Your photos look just great and I am definitely intrigued! Loved your collection of recipes and everything about this blog. Do visit my curry blog at http://cosmopolitancurrymania.blogspot.com
I can’t wait to wow my weekend guests with these! Thanks so much!
These are a super-fun idea. What about people who live in hot climates? Should these primarily be served indoors? Or would they resist melting long enough not to be TOTALLY messy?
These are absolutely adorable!!! My mind is spinning with all the ideas I have using these – great tip about the tape, that is not something I would have thought of!!
My friend told me to come check these out and they are awesome and fun
What a clever idea to use the cherry chocolate chips(I didn’t even know there was such a thing:))! What a beautiful, tasty and fun dessert~to be able to eat the bowl! Have a fabulous 4th of July, Amanda!
Yes please! I love that it’s no-bake, perfect for the hot holiday weekend ahead.
I’d love to have you share this recipe on Sweet Tooth Friday. I hope to see you there. http://alli-n-son.com/2011/06/30/4th-july-dessert-lemon-bars/
This looks so delicious! I’d love for you to stop by and link up to my sweet treats party this weekend! It runs through Sunday night. Hope to see you there– bring dessert!
Ashton
http://www.somethingswanky.com
since i have no problem eating with my hands, this would mean absolutely no dishes to wash. eeeeeegg-cellent.
Just wanted to say that I too adore Bakerella, but I also really and truly love YOUR blog. LOVE love love your blogging style and photos oh and your baking too
You are SUCH an inspiration to meeeeeeeee!
The plate is eatable as well right?
At first I was sure this is sushi, but this thing just looks excellent.
You keep teaching me new methods on how to cook, and it is just amazing, thank you very much for this.