Chocolate Dipped Fruit Wreath Recipes

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED FRUIT WREATH

Steps:

• Line jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch, with waxed paper. Heat chocolate chips and shortening in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth; remove from heat.
• Dip half of each piece of fruit into chocolate. Place in pan.
• Refrigerate uncovered about 30 minutes or until chocolate is firm. Arrange fruit on plate in wreath shape.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED FRUIT WREATH

Steps:

• Line a cookie sheet with wax paper.
• Wash and dry fruit. Slice star fruit.
• Heat chocolate ships and shortening in a small pot over low heat, stirring often until smooth. Remove from heat.
• Dip HALF of each fruit piece in chocolate. Place on waxed paper. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Arrange fruit on a serving plate in the shape of a wreath. Garnish with fresh rosemary and/or fresh mint leaves by inserting sprigs into the "wreath" then top with an orange peel bow.
• Orange Peel Bow: Using a channel knife, cut a long strip of orange peel. Roll or sprinkle with sugar the arrange into a bow on top of the wreath.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED FRUIT

Steps:

• Finely chop a 4-ounce bar of dark chocolate; microwave on 50% power until almost melted, about 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Dip dried mango, papaya and/or apricot pieces in the chocolate, place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill until set, about 10 minutes.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED PRETZEL WREATH

Steps:

• In a microwave, melt white baking chips; stir until smooth. Dip pretzels in chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Add sprinkles; place on waxed paper until set. Arrange pretzels in a circle on a decorative serving plate.