Chocolate Covered Figs (no dairy)

Chocolate covered mission figs with pistachios on a round white plate

Chocolate Covered Figs (no dairy)

The king of all chocolate covered fruit must be the fresh fig. Besides eating them plain, adding a soft coating of rich chocolate and nuts accentuates their already creamy, jammy texture. They're super easy to make too, but take note of these key tips before you do.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose

Keyword after school snacks

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Drying Time 30

Servings

Calories 353kcal

Author Agile Test Kitchen

Equipment

1 double boiler or saucepan with a heat safe bowl on top
1 baking sheet or plate lined with parchment or wax paper

Ingredients

10 oz fresh figs about 1 pint or 8-10 each
1 c high quality dark chocolate I use dairy-free Guittard chocolate chips
⅓ c chopped pistachios or other nut

Instructions

The figs need to be very dry. If you wash them, make sure they are air dried for sufficient time to remove all the water. Or gently brush them clean with a damp towel.
Fill the saucepan with about an inch of water. Bring to a boil then lower to a simmer.
Put the chocolate in a heat safe bowl. Put over the simmering water. Stir occasionally with a heat safe spatula until the chocolate is completely melted.
Dip each fig about half way in the chocolate. Let excess chocolate drip off. Dip in the chopped pistachio, and then place the chocolate dipped fig on parchment or wax paper to dry.
It will take about 30 minutes or more to dry completely. Consume within a day. You can store in the refrigerator for 1-2 days, but the chocolate may collect some water droplets from condensation.

Notes

Avoid getting water inside the chocolate, otherwise it will seize and become too thick to dip your figs.
Use a high quality chocolate, which generally costs a bit more. This would include brands like Valrhona, Callebaut, Guittard, or other premium chocolate.
There will likely be some leftover melted chocolate in the bowl. You don't have to throw it away. Simple pour it onto the parchment paper and let it dry. Break it up into pieces and melt it for your next chocolate dipping session.

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