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This is Dinner and a Movie where iconic films meet the dinner table with movie-inspired recipes and themed party menus that bring your favorite stories to life. In this edition, we're deep in the magical world of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, and what better way to kick things off than with one of the most iconic wizarding treats of all: Chocolate Frogs.
When Harry meets Ron aboard the Hogwarts Express, a cacophony of candy helps open the door to a whole new world. Among the cauldron cakes and Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans, the Chocolate Frog stands out: enchanted, collectible, and just a little unpredictable. This scene gives us another tantalising moment of awe as we are slowly introduced to the wizarding world, juxtaposes Harry’s wide-eyed wonder with Ron’s casual familiarity, and introduces us to the wise face of Albus Dumbledore for the very first time. Here, over shared sweets, a lifelong friendship is born.
These Homemade Chocolate Frogs make for the perfect Harry Potter party favour, and they’re a guaranteed conversation starter before the first course is even served. We used this official Wizarding World Chocolate Frog Kit, which includes moulds, pre-cut boxes, and collectible cards featuring some familiar faces. It’s a more budget-friendly route than trying to track down each piece separately, but full disclosure: the moulds aren’t top quality, and assembling those tiny boxes is a test of patience, and impossible without a glue gun and about twenty .O.W.L.S.
Want to go the extra mile? You can even swap out the included wizard cards and make your own personalised Chocolate Frog cards with the names and photos of your guests. It’s a magical touch that doubles as a place card and a keepsake.
Chocolate Frog Recipe Tips
For our version, we took things one step further and made hollow chocolate shells, filling them with mini M&M’s in Hogwarts house colours, turning them into amphibian Sorting Hats. You can absolutely go with solid chocolate instead for an easier route, but we liked the idea of a hidden surprise inside.
We’re using a technique that's like a cheat's temper, not as precise (or laborious) as traditional tempering, but it gives you chocolate with a decent shine and snap. And though it may go against usual good judgement, putting the chocolate in the fridge after moulding actually helps it shrink a little and release more easily from the moulds.
Ready to conjure up some Chocolate Frogs of your own? Watch the full video for step-by-step instructions, extra tips, and a few magical moments along the way. 🐸🍫
Mischief managed.
CHOCOLATE FROGS
INGREDIENTS (makes 6)
350g milk chocolate
METHOD
Finely chop 100g of the chocolate and set aside.
Melt the remaining 250g of chocolate gently over a bain marie, heating to 50°C.
Remove from the heat and add the chopped chocolate.
Stir until completely melted and smooth.
Spoon the melted chocolate into your moulds, ensuring it's worked into all the edges to remove any air bubbles.
Turn the moulds upside down over a tray to let the excess chocolate drip out, tapping gently to encourage a thin, even shell to form.
Place the moulds in the fridge for 5 minutes, or until the chocolate shell has set.
While the shells are setting, divide the Mini M&Ms into Hogwarts house colours (reserving any additional colours for chef’s perks, of course!).
Once set, fill each chocolate shell with a small scoop of the sorted M&Ms. We did one house colour per frog.
Spoon additional melted chocolate over the top to fill the moulds. If the chocolate begins to thicken, return it to the bain marie briefly to re-melt.
Use a palette knife to scrape away any excess chocolate, creating a smooth, even top.
Refrigerate for around 30 minutes, or until fully set.
Once set, carefully turn out the chocolates from their moulds and serve in the Chocolate Frog boxes provided in your kit.
