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    Chocolate covered oranges: Easy vegan dessert

    Published: Jan 17, 2020 · Modified: Apr 12, 2022 by Cadry's Kitchen
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    Text overlay: Easy chocolate covered oranges. Vegan & gluten-free. Plate with chocolate dipped oranges on it.

    Dessert doesn’t get easier than chocolate covered oranges. With just 2 ingredients, and the help of the microwave, this sweet treat comes together in a flash.

    Vegan, kid-friendly & gluten-free.

    Chocolate dipped orange slices on plate.

    There’s something inherently romantic & decadent about chocolate covered oranges, strawberries, pineapple, or bananas.

    Yet, what many people don’t realize is just how easy it is to make.

    Make them by using just two ingredients:

    • Chocolate chips
    • Orange slices (or the fruit of your choice)

    (Some people add a teaspoon of coconut oil when melting the chocolate. However, I don’t find it to be necessary.)

    Then with the magic of the microwave and a little time to harden in the refrigerator, chocolate dipped orange slices are yours in no time flat.

    Remember this easy vegan dessert for your next dinner party or romantic evening in with your beloved. It would be especially nice for Valentine’s Day!

    And if you’re in a hurry, I won’t hold it against you if you want to just melt the chips in the microwave, dip, and eat right away – like a lazy person’s dessert fondue.

    How to find vegan chocolate chips

    Bags of chocolate chips on display at Trader Joe's.

    Non-dairy chips aren’t hard to find. In fact, a lot of the ones on the market are accidentally vegan.

    When buying them, look for the words “dark chocolate” or “semi-sweet.”

    And of course, you’ll want to read the ingredient label.

    They sell vegan chips in the bulk bin at my local co-op. And at Trader Joe’s, you can buy bags of the semi-sweet variety that are vegan.

    Orange slices on plate. Chocolate chips in a bowl.

    How to make this easy dessert

    Pour chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 50 seconds, stopping once to stir.

    At first, it may look like the chips are still in their same shape. However, once you start stirring, you’ll see that they’ve gotten very warm inside.

    Stir until everything is totally smooth.

    Melted chocolate in bowl. Orange slices on plate.

    Now you’ll want to work fast, because the chocolate is easiest to work with when it’s still warm.

    One at a time, dip orange slices into the melted chocolate.

    (Remember it sticks best when the fruit is dry.)

    Shake each slice a little, so that the excess chocolate goes back into the bowl.

    Orange slices on parchment paper covered plate dipped in chocolate.

    Then place the dipped oranges onto a plate lined with parchment paper.

    Continue until all of the orange slices are dipped.

    Then move the orange slices to the refrigerator.

    Allow them to chill and harden for 15 minutes. Then serve!

    How to make them look extra fancy

    After you’ve dipped an orange slice & chocolate is running off the end, drizzle it over the other dipped orange slices already on the plate.

    It adds lines of chocolate across the top, which makes it look extra professional.

    Once they dry, you’ll see drizzled lines hardened into the finish.

    Make it your own

    Hand holding chocolate covered orange slice with salt on it.

    Make this easy dessert your own by adding a pinch of something extra to the dipped oranges while they’re still wet.

    Sprinkle on:

    • A pinch of salt
    • Crushed nuts – like peanuts, cashews, almonds, or dukkah
    • Candy sprinkles
    • Crushed sandwich cookies
    • Coconut flakes
    • Cayenne pepper (only if you like things spicy, of course!)

    Use different fruits/sweets for dipping:

    • Strawberries
    • Raspberries
    • Pineapple chunks
    • Mandarin orange slices
    • Banana slices
    • Cherries & maraschino cherries
    • Dried fruit
    • Vegan marshmallows
    • Pretzels & pretzel sticks

    Hand holding chocolate covered orange slice.

    Chocolate covered orange slices on plate.

    Chocolate covered oranges

    It doesn't get easier than this simple vegan dessert. They look fancy, but come together in only minutes.
    Get creative and switch up the fruit you use! This recipe also works with strawberries, pineapple chunks, raspberries, cherries, or even vegan marshmallows. They're all delicious dipped in melted chocolate.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, Vegan
    Keyword: easy dessert, fruit dessert, recipe with microwave
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Cooling Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 8 people
    Calories: 71kcal
    Author: Cadry Nelson

    Ingredients

    • 2 oranges peeled into slices
    • ½ cup vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave for 50 seconds, stopping once to stir. After 50 seconds, the chips still might look like they haven't melted yet, but once you start stirring, they will smooth out.
    • Dip orange slices into the melted chocolate, and lay them on a parchment paper-covered plate.
    • Refrigerate the dipped orange slices for fifteen minutes until the chocolate sets. Then serve!

    Video

    Notes

    The chocolate goes on easiest when it's warm. So be sure to work quickly after it has come out of the microwave.
    The chocolate holds to the fruit best when the fruit is dry. So blot it with a clean towel if needed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 17.4mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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    Content, recipe, photos updated January 2020. Originally posted November 2010.

     

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    1. Connie

      November 04, 2010 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      I love this idea! These will be on my Thanksgiving table. 🙂 Love your video. Short and to the point. I’ll be back!

      Love & Sunshine!
      Connie

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      • Cadry

        November 04, 2010 at 7:53 pm

        Thanks, Connie! That’s great to hear!

        Reply
    2. David

      January 21, 2020 at 5:44 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! There’s nothing better than fruit and chocolate together, and these are super easy to make.

      Reply
      • Cadry

        January 23, 2020 at 7:01 am

        I couldn’t agree more! So glad you enjoyed them.

        Reply

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