These chocolate covered blackberries are formed into cute little clusters. They’re refreshing, delicious, and can be prepared in advance which makes them perfect for entertaining. Give them a try if you’re looking for simple treats, like this chocolate covered pineapple, which is another great option.
Ingredients & Substitutions
I love the flavor combination of blackberries and chocolate, but this recipe works equally well with other small berries, so feel free to use whichever type of berry you prefer (or make an assortment for your guests to choose from).
I used a variety of dark chocolate that’s very low in refined sugar and quite high in cacao solids. You can use whatever type of chocolate suits your dietary requirements and palate. To keep this recipe low in sugar, you can opt for a brand of dark chocolate that contains at least 85% cacao solids.
How to Make Chocolate Covered Blackberries
Start by melting the chocolate. I like to melt chocolate in the microwave because it’s so quick and easy. To melt chocolate in the microwave, roughly chop the chocolate (or just break it into pieces) and add it to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high power for 20 seconds, then stir. Repeat until the chocolate is melted, making sure to stir after each time you heat the chocolate. This should take about 1-2 minutes depending on how strong your microwave is.
Alternatively you can heat the chocolate in a pot on the stovetop set to low heat. Be sure to stir the chocolate constantly if you opt for the stovetop method so the chocolate doesn’t burn or seize. A third way to melt chocolate is by using a double boiler method. It’s a little more effort but it’s a very gentle and effective way to melt chocolate without burning it.
Once your chocolate is melted, allow it to cool for about five minutes. While it’s cooling you can place a piece of parchment paper on a large plate or platter. Then add the blackberries to the bowl of melted chocolate and gently stir to coat them. Make sure they’re well coated in chocolate.
Spoon out about 3-5 chocolate coated blackberries onto the parchment paper in little clusters. I like to place 3-4 blackberries down first to make a base, then add an extra one on top to give the clusters some height.
At this point you can sprinkle on some optional toppings such as freshly grated orange zest or flakey sea salt if you want. I opted to keep things simple this time and didn’t add any toppings. The last step is to refrigerate them for at least 45 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden before serving.
Chocolate Covered Blackberries Recipe
Equipment
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup chopped dark chocolate
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- Optional toppings: freshly grated orange zest and/or flakey sea salt
Instructions
- Add 3/4 cup chopped dark chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave on high heat for 20 seconds, then stir. Repeat until the chocolate is melted (this should take approximately 1-2 minutes depending on the strength of your microwave). Be sure to stir after 20 seconds each time you heat the chocolate (alternatively you can melt the chocolate in a pan on the stovetop set to low heat, stirring constantly until melted).
- Allow the melted chocolate to cool for 5 minutes.
- Place a piece of parchment paper on a large plate or platter.
- Add 1 cup fresh blackberries to the bowl of melted chocolate and gently stir, making sure that all the blackberries are entirely coated in chocolate.
- Use a spoon to scoop out 3-5 blackberries and place them in a little pile on the parchment paper lined plate. Repeat with the rest of the blackberries.
- Sprinkle on optional toppings if desired.
- Place the plate of chocolate blackberries in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to harden before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
Nutrition
Another Chocolate Covered Fruit Recipe
- These chocolate covered dried cherries are easy to make and delicious.