Description
Chocolate Dipped Mandarin Slices bring Mediterranean sunshine to dessert elegance. Juicy mandarin segments dressed in rich dark chocolate create an irresistible treat perfect for intimate gatherings or solo indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 mandarins, peeled
Chocolate:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) dark chocolate, roughly chopped
Garnish:
- ¼ cup (30 grams) pistachios, shelled and finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring the sheet can comfortably fit inside your refrigerator.
- Create a double boiler by placing a heat-proof bowl over a saucepan filled with approximately 120 milliliters of gently simmering water.
- Add the roughly chopped chocolate to the bowl, and melt slowly over medium-low heat, stirring consistently to promote uniform melting and prevent burning.
- Once the chocolate transforms into a smooth, glossy liquid, carefully remove the bowl from the heat source.
- Take each mandarin slice and delicately immerse half of its surface into the molten chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off gently.
- Immediately sprinkle the chocolate-coated portion with finely chopped pistachios, ensuring even distribution of the nutty garnish.
- Carefully position each chocolate-dipped mandarin slice onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining a slight separation between each piece.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and allow the chocolate to solidify completely, which typically takes approximately 15 minutes.
- Once the chocolate has set and hardened, remove the mandarin slices from the refrigerator and serve immediately for optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Choose ripe, sweet mandarins with firm, bright orange skin for the best flavor and texture.
- Use high-quality dark or milk chocolate that melts smoothly and creates a glossy finish.
- Chop pistachios finely to ensure they stick well to the chocolate-dipped mandarin slices.
- Work quickly when dipping to prevent the chocolate from cooling and losing its shine.
- Store the chocolate-covered mandarin slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Pat mandarin slices dry before dipping to help the chocolate adhere better and prevent water spots.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg