Dark Chocolate Covered Blueberries Recipe

Cluster of dark chocolate covered blueberries on a red checkered napkin with more behind it.

Dark Chocolate Covered Blueberries Recipe

This dark chocolate-covered blueberries recipe is an easy way to enjoy fresh blueberries. They're a healthy and indulgent treat.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Resting time 30

Total Time 40

Servings clusters

Calories 33kcal

Author Marjory Pilley

Ingredients

1 cup blueberries washed and thoroughly dried
80 grams 70% dark chocolate Any type of chocolate will work. Use chocolate with 70% or more cocoa for a dark chocolate version.
½ teaspoon vegetable oil (optional) Coconut oil, avocado oil, or any neutral vegetable oil can be used to thin the melted chocolate.
1 Tablespoon finely chopped almonds (Optional) use mini food processor to finely chop

Instructions

Place chopped chocolate and oil, if using, in a glass bowl and melt in the microwave until it's spoonable. Use 30-second intervals, stirring every time. It usually takes about 90 seconds.
Add blueberries to the warm chocolate and gently stir until they are completely coated with chocolate. Add them all at once or in batches if desired.
Lift out 4-6 chocolate dipped blueberries with a slotted spoon and drop them in small clumps on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Repeat until all blueberries are used. This recipe makes about 16 clusters. You may end up with less! The yield depends entirely on the size of the blueberries and how thickly the blueberries are coated with chocolate. If you have extra chocolate, drizzle it over the top!
Optional Step. Sprinkle finely chopped almonds on top of the chocolate coating.
Place chocolate covered blueberry clusters in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until chocolate is set.
Remove from refrigerator when ready to enjoy!

Notes

See step-by-step pictures above.

Alternative preparation: For single berries, use a toothpick to dip each berry in chocolate! It's a little more time-consuming, but these are fantastic over ice cream or yogurt.

Storage:
Store chocolate-covered blueberries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, depending on the freshness of the berries. Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.

How to Freeze Chocolate Covered Blueberries:

Chocolate covered blueberries freeze well. Arrange clusters or individual berries on a parchment-lined baking sheet, freeze for 1 hour until solid, then store in a freezer-safe bag or container. Let thaw for about 15 minutes before enjoying.

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