Chocolate Dipped Mandarin Slices
Chocolate-dipped mandarin slices are super easy to make. With 3 ingredients and 15 minutes, they’re perfect for lunch boxes, holiday entertaining or snacking.
Ingredients
- 6 mandarins (peeled, see note 1)
- 4 ounces dark chocolate (roughly chopped, see note 2)
- ¼ cup pistachios (shelled and finely chopped, see note 3)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with baking parchment (make sure the sheet fits in your fridge).
- Transfer roughly chopped chocolate into a heat-proof bowl and place it over a small saucepan filled with about ½ cup (120 milliliters) of water. On medium-low heat, melt the chocolate. Use a spoon or spatula to speed up the process and to avoid uneven melting. Turn off the heat.
- Take a mandarin segment and dip it in the melted chocolate. Place it onto the baking sheet and repeat until you have used all the mandarins.
- Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and refrigerate for 15 minutes or until the chocolate is set.
- When ready, transfer into an airtight container and keep in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
- You can use either mandarins, tangerines or clementines. Canned mandarins will not work though!
- I used dark chocolate with 70% cocoa content, but you can use semi-sweet or milk chocolate if you like.
- Feel free to use other nuts instead of pistachios. Shredded coconut is also a tasty alternative.
- Chocolate-dipped mandarin slices will keep in the fridge for up to 2-3 days when stored properly.
- More tips and topping ideas can be found in the post above this recipe card.
- Nutritional information is per 1 segment.
Nutrition
Calories: 19kcal (1%)Carbohydrates: 2g (1%)Protein: 0.3g (1%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 0.5g (3%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 1mgPotassium: 33mg (1%)Fiber: 0.4g (2%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 63IU (1%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 5mg (1%)Iron: 0.3mg (2%)
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