Chocolate Covered Pineapple

Pineapple skewers covered in chocolate and coconut and skewered.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 0

Dipping Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings: people

Calories: 209kcal

Author: Aleka Shunk

Chocolate covered pineapple is the easiest, healthier dessert or sweet snack you can make! All you need is chocolate, juice pineapple and some toppings!

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Equipment

Small heat-proof bowl
Parchment paper
Baking Sheet
Popsicle Sticks

Ingredients

1 ripe pineapple
10 ounces dark or semi-sweet melting chocolate

Toppings

Toasted shredded coconut
Mini chocolate chips
Flaked sea salt

Instructions

Hollow your pineapple and trim off the skin.
Cut pineapple into ½” strips then again into triangles about 2” in height. The size is up to you.
Skewer triangles onto the sticks and set aside. (Make sure the point is at the top!)
Melt chocolate in a glass bowl in the microwave in 30 second increments. Mix the chocolate WELL in between intervals. The heat from the bowl will help to melt the chocolate. Repeat until smooth and silky. Do not overheat or your chocolate will seize up and it will be impossible to melt.
Dip pineapple into melted chocolate coating halfway so you can still see the pineapple.
Drizzle with coconut, chocolate chips and/or sea salt and let set.
Optional* Leave a few without any toppings and after they set, drizzle more chocolate onto them for a pretty look.

Notes

Expert Tips

Make sure your pineapple is at room temperature before dipping to prevent the chocolate from sweating.
If using canned pineapple, use a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
Cut the pineapple into rings, chunks, or spears for variety.
Use a good quality chocolate for melting.
Melt the chocolate slowly to prevent burning and seizing.

*Use any toppings you wish! I found these to be the best. Crushed macadamia nuts or pecans are also great additions!

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