These chocolate covered pineapple rings are one of my favorite simple treats. I love how they look kind of like donuts! They’re also great for entertaining and can be prepared in advance. Give this a try if you’re looking for pineapple recipes, like this sweet and creamy chocolate pineapple smoothie, which is another delicious option.
Ingredients and Substitutions
You’ll need one fresh pineapple to make this recipe. I took the easy route and bought one that was already peeled and cored.
Dark chocolate works best in this recipe because it’s less likely to seize when it comes into contact with the pineapple compared to other sweeter types of chocolate such as milk chocolate. But even when using dark chocolate, it’s still important to pat the pineapple as dry as possible using a kitchen towel or paper towel before dipping it in the melted chocolate.
If you prefer to keep this recipe low in sugar, choose a variety of dark chocolate that contains at least 75% cacao solids. Generally speaking, the higher the percentage of cacao solids, the lower the sugar content.
I like to add freshly grated lime zest as a topping for these chocolate pineapple rings. Shredded coconut or finely chopped macadamia nuts are delicious toppings as well.
How to Make Chocolate Covered Pineapple
Watch this short video to see the steps:
Start by slicing one peeled and cored pineapple evenly into six rings. Next you’ll pat the pineapple rings dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
Add the chopped dark chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl, then heat at 20 second increments, stirring in between, until melted. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate in a pot on the stove set to low heat, stirring constantly until melted.
Add one of the pineapple rings to the bowl of melted chocolate, then use two forks to gently rotate and coat the ring in chocolate. Use the forks to lift the pineapple ring up out of the bowl and allow any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl before placing the pineapple on a sheet pan or large plate lined with parchment paper.
Add any optional toppings while the chocolate is still wet, then repeat this process with the rest of the pineapple.
Place the sheet pan or plate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate has fully hardened.
Chocolate Covered Pineapple Recipe
Equipment
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 peeled and cored pineapple
- 1 2/3 cups chopped dark chocolate
- Optional toppings: fresh lime zest, shredded coconut, or finely chopped macadamia nuts
Instructions
- Slice 1 peeled and cored pineapple evenly into six rings.
- Pat the pineapple rings dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
- Add 1 2/3 cups chopped dark chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl, then heat at 20 second increments, stirring in between, until melted. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate in a pot on the stove set to low heat, stirring constantly until melted.
- Add one of the pineapple rings to the bowl of melted chocolate, then use two forks to gently rotate and coat the ring in chocolate.
- Use the forks to lift the pineapple ring up out of the bowl and allow any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl before placing the pineapple on a sheet pan or large plate lined with parchment paper.
- Add the optional toppings while the chocolate is still wet.
- Repeat steps 4-6 with the rest of the pineapple.
- Place the sheet pan or plate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate has fully hardened.
Video
Notes
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Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition
More Chocolate Covered Fruit Recipes
- These chocolate covered dates are easy to make and delicious. Make an assortment with different toppings for your guests to choose from.
- These chocolate covered blackberries are formed into cute little chocolate covered clusters. They’re sweet, juicy, and perfect for entertaining.