Dark chocolate dipped figs are a seasonal favorite of mine…a healthy dessert for sure. I find that figs are fragile and need to be eaten pretty quickly after getting them home from the market. This recipe is so simple, easy and fast, that you can do it without a lot of fuss an hour before serving and be just fine. They’ll hold overnight but then, they have to be eaten right away.
Take note that any chopped nuts will work and if you aren’t a fan of salt, just make them all nuts or leave some bare. I’ve also added sprinkles when I’m entertaining kids (OK, adults too!!!). When it comes to chocolate, use your favorite. I like Ghirardelli’s dark chocolate and of course, I’m a fan of Valrhona Dark Chocolate Discs. If you haven’t had it, it is worth the expense (It is pricey but worth the indulgence.) If I’m not dipping figs, I’m dipping strawberries or just putting the little disks of the Valrhona chocolate right on my dessert or cheese board. There are lots of great chocolates out there, so pick your favorite and enjoy. Also note that I prefer 70% dark chocolate but you can use semi-sweet, bittersweet, etc.
To get started, cover a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Cut your clean, dry figs in half lengthwise. Chop your nuts. Melt the chocolate in the microwave in a small dish for 15-seconds. Repeat until the chocolate is melted. Stir until smooth. Let cool for 5 minutes until at room temperature but still in its liquid form.
Dip each fig half about 1/3 the way up on the fruit in the chocolate. Let the excess fall off. Place on the waiting baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle the chocolate dipped portion with your choice of nuts, salt or both.
Continue dipping until all are done. Once finished, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator to firm up. About 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy right away.
Do you like fruit for dessert? If so, try some of my other favorite fruit inspired dessert ideas.
Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone & Balsamic Drizzle
Crepes with Whipped Cream, Lemon Curd and Fresh Berries
Malibu-Pineapple with Coconut Sorbet & Macadamia Nuts
Dark Chocolate Dipped Figs
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Ingredients
- 10 Fresh Figs
- 6 Oz. Dark Chocolate, good quality
- Flakey Salt (such as Maldon)
- 3-4 Tbsp. Finely chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Cover a backing sheet with parchment paper or tin foil. Cut your clean figs in half, lengthwise.
- Melt your chocolate in a small bowl in 15-second increments in the microwave until the chocolate is melted. Stir in between each round. Let cool until room temperature (5 minutes).
- Have your crushed pistachios and salt ready to sprinkle on the dipped fruit.
- Dip your fig halves about 1/3 way up the fig and let the excess fall off. Place on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with either the salt or nuts.
- Once done, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator to firm up. About 10-15 minutes. Enjoy right away.
