This easy chocolate covered blueberries recipe takes no time to prepare and makes the perfect sweet treat! Best of all, you only need 3 simple ingredients! Grab your favorite chocolate and a handful of fresh blueberries, and let’s get cooking!
What You’ll Need to Make It
Ingredients:
Dark chocolate: You can use chocolate chips or a bar. I like using 70% or greater cacao for a little antioxidant boost!
Blueberries: Fresh or dried work best! Frozen berries will make the chocolate harden too quickly and will melt, leading to soggy chocolates.
Coconut Oil: This can be swapped with another neutral-flavored oil (like avocado oil or vegetable oil) or even butter. Just make sure the oil is at room temperature. Cold oil will harden the chocolate.
Optional Toppings: Chopped Nuts, Coconut Flakes, Chocolate Drizzle, or a Sprinkle of Sea Salt
How to Make
- Line a baking sheet or large plate with parchment paper and set it aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Gently pour the dry blueberries into the melted chocolate and stir gently to coat them evenly.
- Using a spoon, carefully create clusters of the chocolate-coated blueberries on the prepared parchment paper, making sure they are spaced apart.
- While the chocolate is still slightly wet, sprinkle crushed pistachios over the top of each cluster to add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor.
- Place the baking sheet or plate with the chocolate-covered blueberry clusters in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
- Once the chocolate has hardened, enjoy! Transfer the clusters to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Pro Tips:
- Make sure the blueberries are completely dry before adding them to the chocolate. I like to try to wash them the night before if possible. Water causes chocolate to ‘seize,’ making it dull and clumpy.
- Use room temperature berries. This will help the chocolate from hardening too quick.
Variations
Feel free to use your favorite chocolate. You can also add other berries to the mix and top with fun toppings like nuts, seeds, coconut flakes, a chocolate drizzle, or sea salt.
FAQs
Are chocolate-covered blueberries good for you?
Absolutely! Chocolate-covered blueberries can be a healthy choice in moderation. Blueberries are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. You can learn more about the nutritional benefits of blueberries here!
Dark chocolate with a high cocoa content (70% or greater) can be quite nutritious! It contains a decent amount of soluble fiber and is loaded with minerals like potassium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium!
Which chocolate goes best with blueberries?
Dark chocolate is often preferred with blueberries due to its slightly bitter notes that complement the fruit’s natural sweetness and tartness, but do what you love!
Does dark chocolate go well with blueberries?
Yes, dark chocolate and blueberries create a fantastic pairing. The robust flavor of dark chocolate enhances the sweetness of blueberries, resulting in a delightful contrast of flavors.
Do blueberries and milk chocolate go together?
While dark chocolate is commonly favored, blueberries can also be paired with milk chocolate. The creamy and sweet nature of milk chocolate provides a smoother contrast to the tartness of blueberries.
Can I use frozen berries?
Fresh or dried work best! Frozen berries will make the chocolate harden too quickly and will melt, leading to soggy chocolates.
How to Store
Fresh berries should be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
How to Serve
Make these as a healthy snack or dessert. They are fun and simple to make for showers and parties. Just remember, if you bring them to an outdoor event and it’s hot out, the heat will melt the chocolate!
Easy Chocolate Covered Blueberries
Ingredients
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips 70% or higher cocoa content
- 1 cup fresh blueberries washed and dried
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- ½ tablespoon chopped pistachios optional
Optional Toppings
- Chopped nuts
- Another chocolate drizzle
- A sprinkle of sea salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet or large plate with parchment paper and set it aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Make sure the blueberries are completely dry before adding them to the chocolate. I like to try to wash them the night before if possible. Water causes chocolate to ‘seize,’ making it dull and clumpy.
- Gently pour the dry blueberries into the melted chocolate and stir gently to coat them evenly.
- Using a spoon, carefully create clusters of the chocolate-coated blueberries on the prepared parchment paper, making sure they are spaced apart.
- While the chocolate is still slightly wet, sprinkle crushed pistachios over the top of each cluster to add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor.
- Place the baking sheet or plate with the chocolate-covered blueberry clusters in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
- Once the chocolate has hardened, enjoy! Transfer the clusters to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 2-3 days.
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