Description
An elegant yet simple dessert made by dipping fresh fruit into smooth, glossy tempered dark chocolate. Perfect for entertaining, gift-giving, or a light sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pure dark chocolate bars
- 30 pieces fresh fruit (strawberries, cherries, grapes, banana slices, apple wedges, etc.)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- Wash and thoroughly dry all fruit.
- Coarsely chop the chocolate, reserving 1/4 of it finely chopped for tempering.
- Melt the larger portion of chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until about 70% melted. Continue in shorter bursts until smooth.
- Stir in the reserved finely chopped chocolate gradually, allowing residual heat to melt it fully. Test temper by dipping a spoon—if it sets glossy without streaks, it’s ready.
- Dip fruit into tempered chocolate, shake off excess, and place on prepared tray. Add toppings or drizzles if desired.
- Allow to set at room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Make sure fruit is completely dry before dipping or the chocolate won’t stick.
- Dip only halfway for an elegant look.
- Add toppings like nuts, coconut, or crushed cookies for variety.
- Use quality chocolate bars, not chips, for best tempering results.
- Juicy fruits (pineapple, melon) are best eaten the same day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
