CHOCOLATE BOWLS

Makes 6 (depending on size) servings

You will not use all the melted chocolate, but you need that amount to be able to dip the balloons. Makes as many chocolate bowls as you like. Or keep the chocolate for another use.

Parchment paper

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

1 teaspoon vegetable oil plus additional for brushing balloons

6 water balloons, blown up (no water) and tied

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a microwave-safe bowl place the chocolate chips and oil. Microwave for 1 minute. Continue microwaving in 30 second increments, stirring in between, or until chocolate is melted.

Lightly brush oil on the balloons opposite the tied end.

Spoon a small amount of the melted chocolate in a circle about an inch and a quarter in diameter to create a base.

Dip the lightly oiled end of the balloon in the chocolate so it coats the bottom and about 2 inches up the sides. Set on the chocolate base and press lightly so it holds in place. Repeat with remaining balloons. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill until chocolate is set.

Pop the balloons and remove and discard the balloon pieces. Fill the chocolate with ice cream and garnish with berries.

Note: Most balloons are made of latex, which can cause allergic reaction in some people.