Description
These Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberry Sauce Bites are a delightful holiday treat combining tangy, sweet cranberry sauce with rich, smooth dark chocolate. Perfect as a festive snack or elegant dessert bite, they are easy to prepare and provide a unique twist on classic cranberry flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Cranberry Sauce
- 14 ounce can jellied cranberry sauce
Chocolate Coating
- 16 ounces dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother dipping)
Instructions
- Cut Sauce: Open your can of jellied cranberry sauce and carefully cut into approximately ½ inch thick discs, about two full “ribs” as imprinted on the can.
- Freeze Rounds: Place the cranberry sauce discs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Freeze for at least 30 minutes to firm up the slices. You can freeze longer if preparing in advance. Skipping this step is possible but makes dipping more challenging.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips with the optional coconut oil. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir. Continue heating in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until the chocolate mixture is fully melted and smooth.
- Dip: Remove the cranberry slices from the freezer. Using a fork, submerge each slice completely into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off before placing it back onto the lined baking sheet. Repeat until all slices are coated.
- Harden: Return the chocolate-coated cranberry bites to the freezer for about 30 minutes until the chocolate fully sets. Once hardened, enjoy your tasty dark chocolate covered cranberry sauce bites!
Notes
- Freezing the cranberry slices before dipping helps the chocolate adhere better and prevents melting during dipping.
- Coconut oil is optional but recommended for a smoother chocolate coating and easier dipping process.
- Store the finished bites in the freezer or refrigerator to keep the chocolate firm.
- These bites can be made ahead and stored frozen for up to 2 weeks.
- For added texture, sprinkle finely chopped nuts or sea salt on the chocolate coating before it sets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Freezing, Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (approx. 25 g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: cranberry sauce bites, dark chocolate cranberry treats, holiday chocolate snacks, frozen cranberry dessert, chocolate dipped cranberries
