Chocolate Covered Figs are dried figs that are coated in chocolate. The dried figs are dipped in melted semi-sweet chocolate. The figs can be coated with different types of nuts or other toppings. Chocolate Covered Figs are a sweet snack that is often enjoyed during the holidays or anytime.
Chocolate Covered Figs
Course: Dessert, SnacksDifficulty: BeginnerServings
6
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
10
minutesIngredients
1 package dried figs
1 package walnut or pecan halves
12 oz. package semi-sweet chocolate chips
chopped nuts
flaked coconut
chocolate gimmies
cocoa powder
Directions
- Place a walnut piece in each fig.
- Softening Figs:Â If your figs are hard, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then pat dry before stuffing.
- Over a double boiler, gently melt the chocolate chips. Remove chocolate from heat.
- Dip each fig into the chocolate mixture using a fork until 2/3 coated. Roll figs in chopped nuts coconut, chocolate gimmies or cocoa powder.
- Place figs on parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Chill in refrigerator until chocolate sets.
- Tempering: If you want the chocolate to have a shiny finish and a “snap,” you can temper it (heat to a specific temp, cool, then reheat slightly). For this recipe, simple melting works fine, but tempering makes them last longer at room temp.
