Chocolate Covered Citrus
Sweets/Desserts
What You’ll Need:
🍊 Small citrus (Mandarins, clementines, kumquats, or small tangerines):
4, peeled and separated into segments
🍊 Medium citrus (Oranges, blood oranges, or sumo citrus):
2, peeled and cut into half-moon slices
🍊 Large citrus (Grapefruit or pomelo):
1, peeled and cut into quarter or half-moon slices
🍫 1 cup dark chocolate or chocolate chips (70% or higher), finely chopped
🛢️ 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for a smoother coating)
🧂 Flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)
🥜 Chopped nuts (optional, for garnish)
🍩 Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Features:
Nutrition:
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
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How You’ll Make It
- Prepare the Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate with the coconut oil (if using) over a double boiler or in the microwave in 15-20 second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Dip the Mandarins: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dip each mandarin segment halfway into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add Toppings (Optional): While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle flaky sea salt, chopped nuts, or sprinkles over the dipped segments.
- Set the Chocolate: Place the tray in the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set.
- Serve & Enjoy! Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Substituttions
Chocolate Covered Citrus
Ingredients:
🍊 Small citrus (Mandarins, clementines, kumquats, or small tangerines):
4, peeled and separated into segments
🍊 Medium citrus (Oranges, blood oranges, or sumo citrus):
2, peeled and cut into half-moon slices
🍊 Large citrus (Grapefruit or pomelo):
1, peeled and cut into quarter or half-moon slices
🍫 1 cup dark chocolate or chocolate chips (70% or higher), finely chopped
🛢️ 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for a smoother coating)
🧂 Flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)
🥜 Chopped nuts (optional, for garnish)
🍩 Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Features:
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate with the coconut oil (if using) over a double boiler or in the microwave in 15-20 second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Dip the Mandarins: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dip each mandarin segment halfway into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add Toppings (Optional): While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle flaky sea salt, chopped nuts, or sprinkles over the dipped segments.
- Set the Chocolate: Place the tray in the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set.
- Serve & Enjoy! Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
