Chocolate Dipped Watermelon: The Ultimate Summertime Treat Recipe
Chocolate Dipped Watermelon is a refreshing and delightful summertime dessert featuring juicy watermelon wedges dipped in smooth, vegan dark chocolate and topped with crunchy nuts and coconut. It’s hydrating, easy to prepare, and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Ingredients
Watermelon
- 450 g Watermelon, 1″ thick round, cut into triangles
Chocolate Coating
- 70 g Dark chocolate (vegan)
Toppings
- 1 tablespoon Desiccated coconut
- 1 tablespoon Walnuts, crushed
- 1 tablespoon Cashews, crushed
Instructions
- Prepare the watermelon: Slice the watermelon into 2.5cm (1 inch) thick rounds. Then cut each round into eight wedges to create bite-sized pieces perfect for dipping.
- Melt the chocolate: Gently melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently until smooth and silky without burning.
- Dip the watermelon wedges: Dip the tips of each watermelon wedge into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off before placing them on a lined baking tray.
- Add toppings and chill: Sprinkle desiccated coconut, crushed walnuts, and cashews over the chocolate-coated tips. Refrigerate the tray for about one hour or until the chocolate has fully set.
Notes
- To make melting the dark chocolate easier, add a small amount of coconut oil to the pan while melting.
- Instead of wedges, you can cube the watermelon for bite-sized pieces that are easy to dip and eat.
- Sprinkling a bit of sea salt on the melted chocolate enhances the sweetness and adds a nice contrast.
- Watermelon sizes vary, so nutrition values may slightly differ based on the fruit used.
