Lemon Chocolate Dessert Recipe
These homemade lemon chocolate dessert bites are bursting with citrusy flavor. Lemon and dark chocolate are a surprisingly delicious flavor combination.
Servings: 12
Calories: 162.3kcal
Equipment
- Mini muffin pan
- Mini paper baking cups
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups chopped dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or substitute any type of oil you prefer)
- The zest of 2 medium lemons
Instructions
- Add 1 3/4 cups chopped dark chocolate to a pot on the stove set to low heat.
- Cook, stirring constantly until the chocolate has melted, then immediately remove the pot from the heat.
- Add 1 tablespoon coconut oil to the pot of hot melted dark chocolate, then mix well until the coconut oil has melted and is fully incorporated into the chocolate.
- Add about half of the fresh lemon zest to the chocolate mixture, then mix well.
- Divide the chocolate mixture evenly into 12 portions in a mini muffin pan lined with mini paper baking cups.
- Add a small pinch of the remaining lemon zest on top of each portion.
- Place the mini muffin pan in the fridge to let the chocolates set for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
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Store these chocolates in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days, or in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature or in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Chocolate | Calories: 162.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.3g | Cholesterol: 0.8mg | Sodium: 5.1mg | Potassium: 182.5mg | Fiber: 2.8g | Sugar: 6.1g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 18.6mg | Iron: 3mg