Chocolate Covered Figs Recipe
These chocolate covered figs are an easy and delicious treat. They make great homemade gifts for any occasion and are an elegant addition to a dessert table.
Servings: 6
Calories: 203.2kcal
Equipment
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup chopped dark chocolate
- 12 dried figs
- 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans (or substitute any type of chopped nut or seed you prefer)
Instructions
- Melt 3/4 cup chopped dark chocolate using your preferred method: Stovetop: Add the chopped dark chocolate to a pan over low heat. Stir constantly until just melted, then remove from the heat. Microwave: Add the chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second bursts, stirring between each, until melted.
- 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 2 and 3 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 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
Serving: 2Figs | Calories: 203.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.7g | Protein: 2.9g | Fat: 11.6g | Saturated Fat: 6.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.6g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 25.7mg | Potassium: 276.1mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15.6g | Vitamin A: 7.2IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 98.3mg | Iron: 0.8mg