Chocolate Covered Pears Nuts (Printable)
Juicy pears coated with dark chocolate and sprinkled with crunchy mixed nuts for a simple elegant treat.
# What you'll need:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 large ripe pears, firm but not overripe
→ Chocolate
02 - 5 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
→ Nuts
03 - 1.75 oz mixed nuts (pistachios, almonds, walnuts), finely chopped
→ Optional
04 - 1 tsp coconut oil
# Directions:
01 - Wash and thoroughly dry the pears. Slice each pear in half lengthwise, remove the core, and insert a wooden skewer or popsicle stick into the stem end of each half for easy dipping.
02 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
03 - In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate (and coconut oil, if using) over a pan of simmering water using double boiler method, stirring until smooth.
04 - Dip each pear half into the melted chocolate, covering about two-thirds of the fruit. Let excess chocolate drip off.
05 - Immediately sprinkle the chocolate-coated part with chopped nuts, gently pressing if needed.
06 - Place the pears onto the prepared baking sheet. If desired, refrigerate for 20 minutes to set the chocolate. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Looks like you spent hours in the kitchen but comes together in under 20 minutes
- The combination of textures is honestly addictive
- Perfect for dinner parties because you can make them ahead
02 -
- Even a drop of water will ruin your chocolate, so dry everything thoroughly
- The pears need to be firm enough to handle the weight of coating without falling apart
- Room temperature pears work better than cold ones for dipping
03 -
- Toast your nuts beforehand for an extra layer of flavor
- Let the chocolate cool slightly before dipping to get a thicker coating