This Chocolate-Dipped Clementines with Crushed Peppermint Recipe offers a delightful combination of sweet and refreshing flavors, making it a perfect healthy dessert option. The juicy clementines are coated in rich chocolate and topped with crunchy peppermint for a festive touch.
This recipe is simple to prepare and requires minimal ingredients, making it an ideal choice for a quick treat or holiday gathering.
Refreshing Chocolate-Dipped Clementines
These chocolate-dipped clementines are a unique and healthy dessert that combines the natural sweetness of clementines with the richness of dark chocolate and the refreshing crunch of crushed peppermint. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 4 clementines, peeled and segmented
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips or melting chocolate
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- Parchment paper for cooling
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Dip the Clementines: Dip each clementine segment halfway into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Add Peppermint: Immediately sprinkle the crushed peppermint over the chocolate-dipped portion of the clementines.
- Cool: Place the dipped clementines on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
- Serve: Enjoy the chocolate-dipped clementines chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing and healthy dessert.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 120kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
