Chocolate Covered Pineapple

Thirds and halves of pineapple rings with one end covered in chocolate and topped with crushed freeze dried strawberries.

Easy chocolate covered pineapple made with fresh pineapple, chocolate chips, and coconut oil. A 10-minute dessert everyone loves!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 8

Coating ends in chocolate 7

Total Time 15

Servings one piece servings

Calories 60kcal

Author Kristi

Equipment

1 bowl microwave safe
1 spoon
1 Bread knife for slicing pineapple
1 Sheet pan
Parchment paper

Ingredients

4 pineapple slices Use fresh pineapple. Cut each slice into thirds (three equal parts).
½ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet) 85 grams (weight)
2 tsp coconut oil 6 grams (weight)

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Peel a fresh pineapple and slice it into rings. Use a paring knife or pineapple tool to remove the inner core from each slice of pineapple.
4 pineapple slices
Slice the pineapple rings into halves or thirds.

Make the Chocolate Coating.

Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl. Place the bowl in the microwave and microwave in 20-30 second increments until the chocolate is melted. Stir after each 20-30 second increment. It will take about 70-90 seconds total to melt the chocolate completely.
½ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet), 2 teaspoon coconut oil

Cover one end of each pineapple piece in chocolate.

Use one hand to hold one piece of pineapple at a time. With your other hand, use a spoon to cover all sides of the end of the pineapple piece with chocolate.
Set chocolate dipped pineapple pieces on the lined baking sheet in a single layer, giving at least one inch of space between pieces.
Optional: sprinkle a favorite topping onto the part of each pineapple piece that is coated with chocolate.
Set baking sheet in the refrigerator for one to two hours to let the chocolate cool and harden.
Once the chocolate has hardened, remove the sheet pan from the refrigerator and either serve the chocolate covered pineapple right away or carefully place the pineapple pieces in a resealable food-safe bag and place it back in the refrigerator.

Notes

Make sure the chocolate is completely melted before using it to cover the pineapple.
Pineapple rings should be thick enough to be held and coated in chocolate without falling apart. A one-inch thickness is a good point of reference.
For chocolate covered pineapple rings (instead of pieces), coat one half of each pineapple ring at a time with the melted chocolate.
Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Best enjoyed the same day you make it.
Topping ideas: Crushed freeze-dried strawberries, chopped macadamia nuts, hemp seeds, shredded coconut.

* Nutrition information is estimated using a database this owner is not responsible for maintaining. Exact nutrient information will depend on the actual ingredients and amounts used when making this recipe. And remember, there is so much more to food than what you will find on the nutrition facts label. :)

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