White Chocolate and Chocolate Dipped Mandarin Oranges
Juicy mandarin segments get a glossy dip in white and dark chocolate for a bright, simple treat with a little crunch or salt if you like.
Prep 25 min · Cook 5 min · Total 40 min · Makes about 60 dipped mandarin segments
Ingredients
- 4 oz dark chocolate or milk chocolate, chopped
- 4 oz white chocolate, chopped
- 6 – 7 large mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented, about 1 1/2 lbs
- Coarse or flaked sea salt, optional
- Multi-color sprinkles, optional
Directions
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Put the white chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl, then microwave it in 20 second bursts, stirring thoroughly after each round, until it is fully melted and smooth.
- Dip half of the mandarin orange slices halfway into the white chocolate. Lift each piece and pause so the extra chocolate can drip back into the bowl, then set it on the prepared baking sheet. Add sprinkles, if using, before the white chocolate begins to firm up.
- Put the dark chocolate in a separate microwave-safe bowl. Melt it in the microwave in 20 second intervals, stirring well each time, until the chocolate is smooth.
- Dip the remaining half of the mandarin oranges halfway into the dark chocolate. Raise each segment to let the excess fall away, then place it on the lined baking sheet. If you are using sea salt, add a light sprinkle.
- Move the baking sheets to the refrigerator and chill only until the chocolate is set, about 5 – 10 minutes. Serve immediately for the best results.