Chocolate Dipped Fruit Wreath Recipes

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.

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.

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with foil. For the chocolate coating: In a small heatproof bowl set over hot (not simmering) water, melt the semisweet chocolate with 1 teaspoons of oil. In another small heatproof bowl set over hot (not simmering) water, melt the white chocolate with the remaining 1 teaspoons oil. Leave both bowls over the hot water.
• Pick up one piece of fruit at a time and dip it into the melted dark or white chocolate, coating about half of each piece of fruit. If desired, drizzle the dipped portion with a contrasting color of chocolate and sprinkle with some chopped nuts. Place the fruit on the foil-lined baking sheet. Work quickly to coat the remaining fruit.
• Refrigerate for 5 minutes or until the chocolate is set. Keep in a cool place until ready to serve. (Fresh fruit should not be held for more than 4 hours before serving).

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.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cocoa, sugar, and 2 tablespoons of water, and stir until smooth.
• In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the milk and cocoa mixture and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, about 1 to 2 minutes. Pour into a serving bowl and pass with the dried fruit.

Steps:

• In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spear fruit with toothpicks; dip into chocolate. Allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper or stick toothpicks into a block of Styrofoam to set.