Chocolate Covered Cranberries
Transform your dessert game with these irresistibly juicy Chocolate Covered Cranberries—a perfect fusion of sweet, tart, and indulgent flavors! This simple yet elegant treat features plump, fresh cranberries enveloped in a smooth coating of semisweet chocolate, enhanced with a hint of coconut oil for a glossy finish. For an extra layer of flavor, a sprinkle of sea salt adds a delightful sweet-and-salty contrast. Ready in just 15 minutes of active prep and conveniently chilled to perfection, these chocolate-dipped bites are ideal for holiday entertaining, snacking, or as an easy homemade gift. With minimal ingredients and effortless technique, this recipe is your go-to for creating a stunning and delicious treat that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt (optional)
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the fresh cranberries. Make sure no excess moisture remains to help the chocolate adhere properly.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat in the microwave in 20-second increments, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate using a double boiler.
Using a fork or small skewer, dip each cranberry into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Gently shake off the excess chocolate and place the coated cranberry onto the prepared baking sheet.
Repeat until all cranberries are coated in chocolate.
If desired, lightly sprinkle the chocolate-covered cranberries with sea salt while the chocolate is still wet for a sweet and salty flavor combination.
Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has fully hardened.
Once set, remove the chocolate-covered cranberries from the baking sheet and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Serve chilled and enjoy your homemade Chocolate Covered Cranberries!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1989 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.3 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.6 g | 358% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1109 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 264.9 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.4 g | 137% | |
| Total Sugars | 209.2 g | ||
| Protein | 25.6 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1520 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
