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Chocolate Covered Pineapple

Take these Chocolate Covered Pineapple pieces to a summer BBQ, or enjoy them as a healthy snack. Dipping fruit in chocolate is a fun and delicious way to encourage your kids to eat more fruit!
Prep Time15 minutes
Chill Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 skewers
Calories: 137kcal
Author: Mike Cleavenger

Equipment

  • Wooden Skewers
  • Ring Cutters

Ingredients

  • 1 Pineapple cored and peeled
  • 16 ounces dark chocolate chopped
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Toppings

  • shredded coconut toasted
  • macadamia nuts chopped
  • freeze-dried strawberries chopped

Instructions

  • Line two sheet pans with parchment or wax paper and set aside.
  • Peel the pineapple and slice it into ½-inch rounds. Use a ring cutter to remove the core from each slice. Then, cut the pineapple slices into quarters and skewer each piece.
  • Place the chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each burst, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
  • Pour the melted chocolate into a narrow, tall cup. Dip the pineapple skewers into the chocolate, covering most of the pineapple while leaving some of the yellow exposed. Transfer to the parchment-lined sheet pans.
  • Sprinkle your chosen toppings over the chocolate-covered pineapples, then freeze for 10 minutes or until the chocolate is fully set.

Notes

  • Use a paper towel to pat the pineapple piece dry so the melted chocolate will stick. 
  • The best way to remove the pineapple core is with a metal ring cutter. 
  • Microwave chocolate in 30-second bursts so it doesn't burn.
  • Use a tall and narrow cup to dip the pineapple pieces in.
  • Apply the toppings while the chocolate is still wet.