Description
Delightfully fresh mandarin segments dipped in rich dark chocolate and sprinkled with crunchy pistachios, creating a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors. This elegant yet simple treat is an ideal bite-sized dessert or snack, easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Mandarins
- 6 mandarins, peeled (or tangerines or clementines, fresh)
Chocolate
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, roughly chopped (70% cocoa suggested, can substitute semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Toppings
- ¼ cup pistachios, shelled and finely chopped (alternative: shredded coconut or other nuts)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring it fits into your fridge for chilling later.
- Melt Chocolate: Place the roughly chopped chocolate into a heat-proof bowl. Set the bowl over a small saucepan with about ½ cup (120 ml) of simmering water on medium-low heat. Stir frequently with a spoon or spatula to help the chocolate melt evenly. Once melted, turn off the heat to avoid burning.
- Dip Mandarins: Take each mandarin segment and dip it carefully into the melted chocolate, coating it well. Place each dipped segment onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all segments are coated.
- Add Toppings: Immediately sprinkle the chocolate-coated segments with finely chopped pistachios to add texture and flavor.
- Set Chocolate: Refrigerate the baking sheet for 15 minutes or until the chocolate is fully set and firm to the touch.
- Store: Once set, transfer the chocolate-dipped mandarins to an airtight container and keep refrigerated. Enjoy within 2-3 days for best freshness.
Notes
- Use fresh mandarins, tangerines, or clementines. Avoid canned mandarins as they do not work well.
- Dark chocolate with 70% cocoa provides a nice balance, but semi-sweet or milk chocolate can also be used according to preference.
- For different textures and flavors, try other nuts or shredded coconut instead of pistachios.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days to maintain freshness and chocolate firmness.
- Additional topping ideas and tips are available in the original recipe post surrounding this card.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mandarin segment
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
