Chocolate Covered Raspberries
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Chocolate Covered Raspberries
Description
The recipe starts with large, firm raspberries washed and thoroughly dried to ensure the chocolate adheres properly. Dark chocolate chips are melted in short bursts in the microwave and blended with a teaspoon of neutral cooking oil such as avocado oil. The oil helps the chocolate coating set smoothly and remain flexible.
Each raspberry is individually dipped and twisted to remove excess chocolate before being placed on wax paper. Freezing the dipped raspberries for about 15 minutes allows the chocolate to harden and stay in place, creating a glossy finish. The resulting treats combine the tart, juicy flavor of fresh raspberries with the smooth, slightly bitter chocolate.
Given their freshness, it's best to enjoy these on the day they are made. Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a day but are not suitable for freezing after coating. Using frozen raspberries is discouraged due to their soft texture.
Ingredients
- 30 raspberries 1 heaping cup; pick large and firm ones, fresh
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips 2 ounces
- 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil I use avocado oil, generic cooking oil
Instructions
- Line a large plate or a tray with wax paper. Wash the raspberries. Place them on a clean kitchen towel. Allow them to dry completely, for about 30 minutes.
- Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt them in the microwave, in 30-second sessions, stirring after each session. My chocolate chips were melted after three such sessions.
- Stir the oil into the melted chocolate.
- Dip each raspberry into the melted chocolate. Lift up and twist around to get rid of any excess chocolate. Place on the wax paper.
- Freeze the raspberries for 15 minutes before serving to allow the chocolate to set.
Notes
- Select large, firm fresh raspberries for best dipping results.
- Smaller or less firm berries are better enjoyed fresh or with whipped cream instead of dipping.
- The cooking oil mixed into the chocolate prevents brittleness as the coating sets.
- Allow raspberries to fully dry before dipping to help the chocolate adhere.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one day.
- Do not freeze the chocolate-covered raspberries after dipping to preserve texture.
- Remove from the fridge 30 minutes before serving to soften the chocolate slightly.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 10raspberries | |
| Calories | 158kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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