Divine Dipping
I like to dress up ordinary fruit slices with skewers and sprinkles for instant fun. They are great for special occasions or weekend treats and there is something almost universally appealing about fruit that’s been dipped in chocolate. Even my nine year-old (who likes very few fruits), loves these.
My favourite fruits to dip are strawberry halves, bananas, orange segments blackberries and dried fruits (specifically apricots and dates). They are incredibly easy to assemble, and you can customize the look by using a mix of white and dark chocolate with assorted sprinkles. You can even consider adding a few spices to the melted chocolate (like cinnamon) for a unique flavour upgrade.
Like individual fondues on a stick, they are good for adult gatherings too. Pass a tray of the dipped fruit around with after-dinner coffee, or lay a platter out alongside some prepared dessert for a fun end to your meal.
Besides the ones I mentioned, what other fruits would you dip in chocolate?
Chocolate Dipped Fruit Skewers
You’ll Need
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate
- 1 tsp butter
- 10 strawberries, sliced in half
- 6 dried apricots
- 1 banana, peeled and sliced into 3 chunks
- 1 orange, peeled and segmented
Prep and Cook
- Slice, peel and prepare all the fruit and place it on a tray in the fridge for 3 to 4 minutes to cool while the chocolate is melting (the chocolate will adhere to the fruit better).
- In a heat-proof bowl set over a pot of boiled water, melt the chocolate and butter, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Spear the fruit with wooden skewers and dip into chocolate.
- Place the fruit on a parchment-lined baking sheet to harden.
