These chocolate covered figs are an easy and delicious treat. They’re a lovely addition to a dessert table and also make great homemade gifts. Give them a try if you’re looking for simple chocolate dipped fruit recipes, like these chocolate covered pineapple rings, which are another delicious option.
Ingredients and Substitutions
I like to use dark chocolate when making these treats, but you can substitute any type of chocolate you prefer.
I like to use dried figs when making this recipe, but you can substitute fresh figs if you prefer. If you’d like to substitute fresh figs then it’s important to note that they can only be stored in the fridge for a couple of days.
Finely chopped pecans add a nice crunch to these chocolate dipped figs and complement the flavor of the figs. I used a food processor to chop them quickly but you can chop them by hand if you prefer. You can substitute any other type of nut you prefer such as pistachios or peanuts. Or for a nut free version, you can substitute finely chopped pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.
How to Make Chocolate Covered Figs
Add the chocolate chips to a microwave-safe glass bowl (using a glass bowl helps prevent scorching the chocolate. Alternatively you can melt the chocolate in a pot on the stove set to low heat, stirring constantly until melted).
Next you’ll heat the chocolate in the microwave on high power for 30 seconds, then stir. Heat for an additional 30 seconds, then stir again. If there are a few lumps in the chocolate at this point, heat for 20 seconds, then stir. If the chocolate isn’t completely melted after that, repeat heating at 20 second increments until melted, stirring every 20 seconds.
Dip a dried fig in the melted chocolate, then immediately sprinkle on some finely chopped pecans. Place the fig on a sheet pan (or large plate) lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Repeat with the rest of the figs, then place the sheet pan (or plate) of figs in the fridge to let the chocolate harden for at least 45 minutes before serving.
Giving Them as Gifts
These chocolate figs make great homemade gifts for any occasion. Simply place the chocolate figs in a cellophane bag or paper box and add a ribbon and paper gift tag.
Chocolate Covered Figs Recipe
Equipment
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 12 dried figs
- 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans (or substitute any type of chopped nut or seed you prefer)
Instructions
- Add 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate to a microwave-safe glass bowl (using a glass bowl helps prevent scorching the chocolate. Alternatively you can melt the chocolate in a pot on the stove set to low heat, stirring constantly until melted).
- Heat in the microwave on high power for 30 seconds, then stir.
- Heat for an additional 30 seconds, then stir again.
- If there are a few lumps in the chocolate at this point, heat for 20 seconds, then stir. If the chocolate isn’t completely melted after that, repeat heating at 20 second increments until melted, stirring every 20 seconds.
- Dip a dried fig in the melted chocolate, then immediately sprinkle on some finely chopped pecans.
- Place the fig on a sheet pan (or large plate) lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Repeat steps 5 and 6 with the rest of the figs.
- Place the sheet pan (or plate) of figs in the fridge to let the chocolate harden for at least 45 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store these figs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to seven days.
- For a nut-free version of these treats, substitute finely chopped pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.
Nutrition
Another Fig Recipe to Try
- If you have leftover figs to use up, give these dried fig cookies a try. They have a satisfying chewy texture and a unique and lovely flavor.