Cola flavored chocolate ganache filled red candy cups look like the real deal and are a fun dessert for just about any party.
Pour red candy melts into a microwave safe bowl.
Heat on high power in the microwave for 30 seconds.
Remove and stir.
Heat for 15-20 second increments, stirring after each until melted.
Brush a thin layer of red candy melts on the bottom and up the sides of a 2 ounce plastic shot glass.
Wipe the top edge of the glass of any candy that has dripped over the edge.
Freeze for 90 seconds.
Remove from freezer and brush a second layer of red candy melts over the first layer.
Freeze for 2-3 minutes until the candy hardens.
Remove and slide the candy cup out of the plastic shot glass.
Repeat creating a total of 6 candy cups.
Roll white modeling chocolate into long thin logs, or use a clay extruder to create the logs.
Use clear piping gel (or remaining red candy melts) to attach a log of white modeling chocolate around the top edge of a candy cup. Cut off any excess and pinch the two seams together.
Pour finely chopped chocolate into a shallow bowl
Heat your cream over medium heat to a simmer on the stove, just until bubbles begin to form then immediately pour the hot cream over the chocolate, making sure it covers all of the chocolate. Let the chocolate and cream sit, undisturbed for 3 minutes to allow the chocolate to begin to melt. Then begin stirring the mixture in small circles in the center of the bowl. As the chocolate and cream start to darken and come together you can begin to make your circle bigger. Continue stirring until the cream and chocolate come together then widen the circle again and continue until the entire bowl of cream comes together. Be sure to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl.
Add 16 drops of cola flavoring. Taste. Add more if desired.
Pour the chocolate cola ganache into the red candy cups.
Optional: Cut straws into shorter pieces and insert one into each cup.
Let sit at room temperature for at least an hour so the ganache can set up before serving.
If you don't have a microwave you can melt your red candy melts in a double boiler.
Do not refrigerate your candy cups once they are filled or they will become sticky.
Cover and store at room temperature for up to a week.
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