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    Chocolate Covered Pineapple

    Published: Jul 16, 2023 by Cara Lanz · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Chocolate Covered Pineapple is an irresistible sweet treat made from fresh pineapple dipped in rich chocolate and sprinkled with fun toppings.

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    • Make Your Own Chocolate Dipped Pineapple
    • Why You're Going to Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
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    • Equipment Needed
    • How to Make Chocolate Covered Pineapple
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    Nothing screams summer (especially during a Minnesota winter!) like a tropical treat. Pineapple Cream Cheese Pie, Pineapple Fruit Dip, and Pineapple Dump Cake are a few of our faves!

    That is until we tried pineapple dipped in chocolate. The blend of sweet tangy tropical fruit with rich chocolate is out of this world -- and it takes just minutes to make.

    Plus, there are about a million ways to make this recipe your own.

    Make Your Own Chocolate Dipped Pineapple

    I like pineapple half-rings or chunks dipped into decadent, smooth dark chocolate -- my husband is more of a white chocolate covered pineapple kinda guy.

    Toasted coconut, mini chocolate chips, and flaky sea salt are our favorite toppings.  

    Choose your own adventure with pineapple chunks, wedges, rings, or spears, your favorite type of chocolate, and any kind of sprinkles and doodads.

    You can even poke a lollipop stick into the pineapple before you dip it in chocolate for fun chocolate pineapple pops! 

    Why You're Going to Love This Recipe

    • Fast and easy recipe with simple ingredients
    • Impressive looking on your dessert table
    • Perfect treat for entertaining or an afternoon snack

    Ingredients

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    Pineapple. I prefer to cut up a fresh pineapple, but you can use pre-cut pineapple. Canned pineapple also works -- it just has a much softer consistency. You can cut the pineapple into slices, chunks, spears -- whatever you like. 

    Chocolate. For best results, use good quality chocolate like Ghirardelli. Rich dark chocolate is a delicious contrast with the sweet pineapple, while white chocolate enhances the sweetness. Semi-sweet chocolate or milk chocolate are also great choices. I use premium chocolate chips, you can also use a chopped premium chocolate bar or melting wafers. 

    Oil. One teaspoon of canola oil or coconut oil per cup of chocolate thins the chocolate for easy dipping. Shortening also works. 

    Toppings. Add your favorite toppings like toasted coconut, mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, and flaky sea salt. 

    Topping Ideas

    Nuts. Chopped peanuts, pistachios, pecans, or macadamia nuts

    Sprinkles. Go festive for holidays and birthday parties

    Sugar. Colored sugar or turbinado sugar

    Chocolate shavings. Use a vegetable peeler to make shavings from a bar of your favorite chocolate

    Mini chocolate chips.

    Toasted coconut.

    Cookie crumbs. Graham crackers, Nilla wafers, coconut cookies, gingersnaps, or Oreos

    Crushed candy. Toffee bits, hard caramel candies

    Melted chocolate. After the chocolate sets, drizzle more chocolate in the same or contrasting colors and flavors

    Flaky sea salt.

    Spices. Cinnamon, cayenne, Tajin 

    Freeze-dried fruit. Strawberries, blueberries, pineapple

    Equipment Needed

    • Paper towel-lined plate or baking sheet
    • Parchment paper or wax paper lined baking sheet
    • Microwave safe bowl
    • Cutting board
    • Sharp knife

    How to Make Chocolate Covered Pineapple

    1. Cut the pineapple. 

    Lay the pineapple on its side and slice off the top and bottom. 

    hand holding a knife slicing the top off of a pineapple

    Stand the pineapple upright and make downward slices to cut off the rind. Trim off any eyes or rind that remains. 

    hand holding a knife slicing the rind off of a pineapple

    Lay the cut pineapple on its side and cut it into slices. Use a small cookie cutter or paring knife to remove the core. 

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    Cut the pineapple slices in half. Or keep them whole or cut them into quarters or smaller chunks.

    You can also use cookie cutters to cut the rings into cute shapes, just like Edible Arrangements! 

    Place the pineapple between layers of paper towel. Gently press down to blot out any excess moisture. 

    2. Melt the chocolate. 

    Place chocolate and oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each one, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.

    White chocolate may need more oil than dark chocolate to get a smooth, thin consistency perfect for dipping. 

    3. Dip the pineapple.

    Prepare a wax paper or parchment paper-lined baking sheet. 

    Dip each piece of pineapple into the bowl of melted chocolate, using a spoon if necessary to coat the pineapple and remove excess chocolate.

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    Place the pineapple onto the prepared baking sheet and immediately sprinkle with toppings while the chocolate is still wet. 

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    chocolate covered pineapple half rings on a parchment lined baking sheet

    Rewarm the chocolate, as necessary, if it starts to thicken up. 

    4. Chill to set the chocolate. 

    Place the baking sheet into the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to firm up. 

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    Chocolate-dipped pineapple is best served within 1-2 days. 

    How to Toast Coconut

    Toasted coconut is super fast and easy to make. 

    • Warm a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the coconut and turn the heat down to medium-low. 
    • Stir for 3-4 minutes or until the coconut starts to turn golden brown. 
    • Immediately remove the coconut from the pan and place it on a cool plate to stop the cooking process. 

    Store leftover toasted coconut in a ziptop bag or airtight container for about a month. You can also freeze it for a few months. If it loses its crispiness, go ahead and retoast it. 

    Storage & Freezing Instructions

    Store leftover chocolate covered pineapple between layers of wax paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. 

    Freeze pineapple in a single layer in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. 

    Enjoy frozen chocolate covered pineapple frozen or slightly thawed -- it gets mushy when it thaws completely. 

    Success Tips

    To shave off prep time, use a pineapple corer -- or a pre-cut pineapple for even faster prep! 

    Blot the pineapple with paper towels to remove moisture and allow the chocolate to stick. 

    Use room temperature pineapple to prevent condensation on the fruit

    FAQs

    Can you freeze pineapple covered in chocolate? 

    Yes, frozen chocolate pineapple is delicious! Place it between layers of wax paper in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. 

    Can I use any kind of chocolate to make chocolate dipped pineapple?

    Yes.  All types of chocolate taste great with pineapple -- dark, semi-sweet, milk, white -- use what you love! 

    Can I make chocolate pineapple rings with canned pineapple? 

    Yes! Fresh pineapple is a bit firmer and easier to work with, but canned pineapple works well to make dark or white chocolate covered pineapple rings. Just be sure to blot the pineapple well with paper towels to remove excess moisture. 

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    Chocolate Covered Pineapple

    Cara Lanz
    Chocolate Covered Pineapple is an irresistible sweet treat made from fresh pineapple dipped in rich chocolate and sprinkled with yummy things like toasted coconut, mini chocolate chips, and flaky sea salt.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 165 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 fresh, ripe pineapple room temperature
    • 1 cup good quality chocolate chips, like Ghirardelli dark, white, milk, or semi-sweet
    • 1 teaspoon oil canola oil, coconut oil, or shortening

    Toppings

    • 2 tablespoons toasted coconut
    • 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
    • flaky sea salt
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    Instructions
     

    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
    • Prepare the pineapple into half-rings (or whatever shape .you like!).
      Lay the pineapple on its side and cut the top and bottom off. Set it upright and trim off the rind.
      Lay the pineapple on its side and cut it into 8-10 slices. Use a round cookie cutter or paring knife to remove the core. Cut each slice in half or to your desired size.
    • Place pineapple between layers of paper towels and gently press to remove excess moisture.
    • Microwave chocolate and oil in a microwave-safe dish in 30-second increments, stirring well in between, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
      Use 1 teaspoon oil per cup of chocolate -- or more, if necessary to get to the right consistency.
    • Dip the pineapple in chocolate, using a spoon as necessary to coat the pineapple and remove excess chocolate.
      Place the chocolate covered pineapple on the prepared baking sheet.
      Immediately sprinkle with toppings while the chocolate is still wet.
    • Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to firm up. 
    • Store chocolate covered pineapple in an airtight container between layers of wax paper in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    Notes

    Use room-temperature pineapple to prevent condensation on the fruit.
    Blot the pineapple with paper towels to remove moisture and allow the chocolate to stick. 
    Rewarm the melted chocolate as necessary. 
    If melting multiple types of chocolate, use a ratio of 1 teaspoon oil to 1 cup chocolate. I melted ½ cup of dark chocolate chips and ½ cup of white chocolate chips, each with ½ teaspoon oil. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 22mgPotassium: 216mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 61IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg
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