Chocolate Dipped Fruit
Fresh strawberries, banana pieces, and pineapple chunks dipped in smooth semisweet chocolate and chilled until set.
Instructions
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Step 1
Place the silicone baking mat on the baking sheet.
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Step 2
Rinse the strawberries, banana skins, and pineapple exterior before cutting. Prepare the fruit as specified, then pat every piece completely dry.
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Step 3
Bring about 3 cm of water to a gentle simmer in the saucepan over medium heat, then reduce to low heat.
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Step 4
Place the heatproof bowl over the saucepan without letting its base touch the water. Add the chocolate and stir until smooth, then remove the bowl from the saucepan.
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Step 5
Dip each piece of fruit halfway into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Transfer the dipped fruit to the prepared baking sheet.
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Step 6
Refrigerate the dipped fruit until the chocolate is firm, then serve chilled.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Wash the fruit before cutting, dry it thoroughly, and use clean equipment. Refrigerate promptly in a covered container and consume within 24 hours for best quality and safety.
Risk factors
- Raw fruit can carry surface contamination.
- Cut fruit is perishable and releases moisture during storage.
- Hot steam and the heated chocolate bowl can cause burns.