Chocolate Dipped Fruit and Nuts

Chocolate Dipped Fruit and Nuts are light, easy and so delicious that are surprisingly easy to make. The flavor combination can't be beat.

These bite-sized treats taste sophisticated and none too sweet, since they are made with fresh fruit, unsweetened dried fruit and dark chocolate.


Ingredients

Fruit - strawberries, pear slices , apple slices , pineapple slices, pear slices, apricot halves , banana chips , peaches slices , plums.

Nuts - Cashews , Brazil Walnuts, Almonds, Pecans, Hazelnuts 1 pound of bittersweet or white chocolate and finely chopped.

Procedure

1. In heavy saucepan over very low heat, melt chocolate; stir until smooth.
2. Allow mixture to cool slightly. Rinse the fresh fruits and let dry completely.Dip fruit slices or nut about 2/3 of the way into chocolate mixture.
3. Place on wax-paper-covered tray. Refrigerate, uncovered, until chocolate is firm, about 30 minutes.
Posted by C.C.