This elegant dessert features a beautiful mix of red seedless grapes, strawberries, and dried pineapple, peaches, and pears, all luxuriously coated in rich semisweet chocolate. The combination offers a delightful contrast of textures: the juicy snap of fresh fruit against the chewy sweetness of dried varieties, all bound together by a smooth, velvety chocolate shell. It’s an impressive yet simple treat perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or as a sophisticated snack. The chocolate hardens to a perfect snap at room temperature, making each bite a sweet indulgence that balances tartness and richness.
Chocolate Drenched Fruit
Description
This elegant dessert features a beautiful mix of red seedless grapes, strawberries, and dried pineapple, peaches, and pears, all luxuriously coated in rich semisweet chocolate. The combination offers a delightful contrast of textures: the juicy snap of fresh fruit against the chewy sweetness of dried varieties, all bound together by a smooth, velvety chocolate shell. It&# 226;ÂÂs an impressive yet simple treat perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or as a sophisticated snack. The chocolate hardens to a perfect snap at room temperature, making each bite a sweet indulgence that balances tartness and richness.Ingredients
Directions
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Prepare the fruit: Stem and wash the red seedless grapes, ensuring they are completely dry with a paper towel. Lightly rinse and dry the strawberries, keeping the stems intact. Set aside the dried pineapple, peach, and pear halves.
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Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside for the chocolate-dipped fruit.
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Set up a double boiler by heating 1 inch of water in the bottom half over medium heat. Place 1 pound of the chopped semisweet chocolate in the top half.
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Cover the top of the double boiler tightly with plastic wrap. Allow the chocolate to heat for 12 minutes, then remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before removing the wrap.
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Stir the chocolate with a rubber spatula or whisk until smooth. Continue stirring until the temperature cools to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Place the grapes in a stainless steel bowl and pour the melted chocolate over them. Use a fork to transfer the chocolate-drenched grapes one at a time onto the prepared baking sheets.
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Refrigerate the grapes for 10 to 15 minutes until the chocolate has hardened. Transfer to a large serving platter and return to the refrigerator.
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Repeat the melting process with the next pound of chocolate using the double boiler method, cooling to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Dip the dried pineapple, peach, and pear halves, one at a time, into the melted chocolate. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing them on the parchment-lined sheets.
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Refrigerate the dried fruit for 10 to 15 minutes until hardened. Arrange these on the outer edge of the serving platter.
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Melt the remaining 1/2 pound of chocolate using the same double boiler method, cooling to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Holding strawberries by the stems, dip each berry into the chocolate. Allow excess to drip off and place on the parchment sheets.
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Refrigerate the strawberries for 10 to 15 minutes until set. Arrange them between the grapes and dried fruit on the platter.
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Keep the platter refrigerated until 10 to 15 minutes before serving to allow the chocolate to soften slightly.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1549.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 85.1g131%
- Saturated Fat 51.1g256%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 68.1mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 167.4g56%
- Dietary Fiber 31.2g125%
- Sugars 130.5g
- Protein 14.2g29%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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