Chocolate Dipped Fresh Fruit (Printable)
Fresh fruit coated in dark chocolate with nutty and coconut toppings for an elegant treat.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fruit
01 - 8 large strawberries, washed and dried
02 - 1 small banana, peeled and cut into 8 thick slices
03 - 1 kiwi, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Chocolate
04 - 5 oz good-quality dark chocolate (at least 60% cacao), chopped
→ Optional Toppings
05 - 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
06 - 2 tbsp toasted coconut flakes
07 - 2 tbsp white chocolate, melted (for drizzling)
# Steps:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Wash and dry strawberries. Peel and slice banana into 8 thick pieces. Peel and cut kiwi into bite-sized pieces.
03 - Place chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth, or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until fully melted.
04 - Using a fork or skewer, dip each fruit piece halfway into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
05 - Place chocolate-coated fruit on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Immediately sprinkle with chopped pistachios or toasted coconut flakes as desired.
07 - If desired, drizzle melted white chocolate over dipped fruit for decoration.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or until the chocolate hardens.
09 - Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It looks impressive enough to serve at a dinner party, but takes less time than scrolling through your phone.
- The combination of crisp fruit and melting chocolate hits that sweet spot between indulgent and refreshing.
- You can customize the toppings based on what's in your pantry, so it never feels repetitive.
02 -
- Wet fruit is the enemy; any moisture on the surface will cause the chocolate to clump or slide right off, so pat everything dry with paper towels.
- Don't refrigerate longer than a few hours or the chocolate can develop a dusty bloom from temperature changes—serve within the same day if possible.
03 -
- If the banana slices start to brown, toss them lightly with a little lemon juice to keep them looking fresh and prevent oxidation.
- Double-dip any piece that looks like it needs more chocolate coverage; there's no such thing as too much chocolate, only chocolate that didn't melt properly.