Chocolate-Dipped Fruit Treats (Printable)

Fresh fruits paired with rich dark chocolate create elegant, easy-to-make bites to enjoy anytime.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 (150 g) dark chocolate (minimum 60% cacao), chopped

→ Optional Toppings

05 - 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
06 - 2 tbsp toasted coconut flakes
07 - 2 tbsp white chocolate, melted (for drizzling)

# How to Make It:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Wash and dry strawberries; slice banana and kiwi into bite-sized pieces.
03 - Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water and stir until smooth, or microwave in 20-second intervals stirring between each until melted.
04 - Using a fork or skewer, dip each fruit piece halfway into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
05 - Place dipped fruit on the lined baking sheet.
06 - Immediately sprinkle pistachios or toasted coconut flakes over the chocolate coating, if desired.
07 - Drizzle melted white chocolate over the dipped fruit if using.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes until chocolate hardens.
09 - Present chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Takes barely twenty minutes from start to finish, perfect when you need something stunning fast.
  • Works for any occasion—casual snacking, fancy parties, or pretending you're more refined than you actually are.
02 -
  • Wet fruit will cause the chocolate to seize and bead up rather than coat smoothly—this taught me the hard way to always dry everything thoroughly.
  • The difference between melted and overheated chocolate is about 30 seconds and changes everything from silky to chalky, so watch it carefully.
03 -
  • Chilling the fruit for 15 minutes before dipping makes the chocolate set faster and creates a firmer final coating.
  • If your chocolate begins to thicken as it cools, set the bowl back over the warm water for 10 seconds and stir—no need to start over.

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