Description
A sweet and simple recipe for chocolate-covered pomegranate arils, perfect for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups fresh pomegranate arils, patted dry
- 8 ounces dark or semisweet chocolate, chopped or in chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or neutral oil for shine
- Pinch of flaky sea salt, optional
- Optional garnish: crushed pistachios, cacao nibs, or a drizzle of white chocolate
Instructions
- Prep the pomegranate: Spread arils on a clean kitchen towel and gently pat dry.
- Melt the chocolate: Place chocolate and oil in a heatproof bowl. Microwave in 20 to 30 second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Coat the arils: Stir the pomegranate into the melted chocolate until every piece is coated.
- Scoop: Use a teaspoon to drop small clusters onto a parchment lined sheet pan.
- Finish: Sprinkle with flaky salt or your favorite garnish if desired.
- Chill and set: Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes until firm.
Notes
For perfectly round clusters, use a small silicone candy mold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg