Chocolate Grapes Recipes

CHOCOLATE COVERED GRAPES

Steps:

• 1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper. Use a scissor to snip the grapes into small bunches. Put them in the freezer while chocolate melts.
• 2. In medium pan, bring 2 inches of water to a bar simmer. Put chocolate in a stainless steel bowl big enough to rest on top of the pan and set it over the pan, making sure it doesn't touch the water. Heat, whisking occasionally, til most of the chocolate is melted. Remove from heat and whisk til smooth.
• 3. Hold a bunch of grapes by the stem over the bowl of chocolate. Use a spoon to spoon chocolate over grapes to cot them completely, letting excess drip back into bowl. Put on prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining grapes. Freezer for 10 minutes and serve or refrigerate for up to 1 day before serving. Serves 4

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED GRAPES

Steps:

• 1. Melt chocolate according to package instructions, or melt slowly in a double boiler until thin. Do not overcook.
• 2. Remove from heat. Add a pinch of orange zest to the chocolate, if desired and stir.
• 3. Dip each grape cluster in chocolate to coat, then place on wax paper to cool.
• Garnish with mint sprigs if desired. Serve as a side decoration with any kind of cheesecake or custard dessert, or present them as a mini-dessert all on their own. All varieties of fresh California grapes can be used.

CHOCOLATE GRAPES

Steps:

• Dry the grapes well and place them in a bowl large enough to toss them easily. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat or parchment paper.
• Add the chocolate to the grapes about 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring well with a spatula, carefully scraping the sides of the bowl and folding through the center of the grapes to coat all of them evenly.
• When the chocolate begins to set, using a small strainer, sprinkle the cocoa powder little by little over the surface. Gently toss or stir the grapes as you sift, continuing to add the cocoa until all of the grapes are well coated and separated. Spread on the prepared sheet.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the chocolate is set, or for up to 1 day.