Desserts
Chocolate-Dipped Fruit

Coffee By Design | Portland, Maine
Photo Credit : Katherine KeenanWithout a tremendous amount of effort, this dessert of chocolate-dipped fruit will make a lasting impression. Older children can get into the act and have fun helping out.
Yield:
Yield: about 3 dozen piecesIngredients
8 ounces dark chocolate
8 ounces milk chocolate
8 ounces white chocolate
8 ounces strawberries, stems on
8 ounces cherries, stems on
8 ounces dried apricots
Chopped pistachios
Chopped almonds
Toasted coconut
Instructions
In separate containers, melt dark, milk, and white chocolates, either in your microwave or in a double boiler on your stovetop. Dip each piece of fruit into your favorite chocolate until well coated. Roll in chopped nuts or coconut to taste. Place on a sheet of waxed paper and chill at least 1 hour.