These simple Chocolate Dipped Pineapple Slices with Toasted Coconut are the perfect tropical treat!
Hello friends and welcome back to Simple Saturday at the BHK!
With Memorial Day just a little over a week away, it’s that time of year again to start gathering up some simple and delicious recipes for all those summer parties! Memorial Day, graduations, Father’s Day, the 4th of July…..summer seems to be one big par-tay! And I don’t know about you guys, but I also want to enjoy myself at all those parties, so the easier the recipes the better! Right?
Today’s recipe for Chocolate Dipped Pineapple Slices with Toasted Coconut could not be simpler! And honestly, who doesn’t like fruit dipped in chocolate?! I’m sharing this one because it may not be the first little dessert treat that comes to mind. You may think of cookies, brownies or other baked treats first, but this one is a total no-brainer AND no ovens needed!
Just purchase a fresh pineapple, peel it, core it and slice it up, dip it in chocolate and then sprinkle with some toasted coconut. BAM! Instant simple, delicious, delectable dessert! Get these on the summer menu folks and then just sit back and enjoy the party! Hope you all have a great weekend!
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- 1 fresh pineapple peeled and cored
- 1 12 oz. bag Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Melting Wafers
- 1 cup coconut flakes toasted
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Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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Slice pineapple into large circles. If desired, slice circles in half again.
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Place Ghirardelli Melting Wafers in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at half power or defrost setting for 30 seconds. Stir thoroughly. Continue to microwave in 15 second intervals and stir until smooth.
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Dip pieces of pineapple in melted chocolate and place on prepared tray.
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Sprinkle with toasted coconut.. Let fruit sit on tray until the chocolate hardens.
Wow! This looks like just what I need! I do indeed love fruit dipped in chocolate. I consider it a well balanced dessert…partly healthy and partly chocolate! :)
Me too Kathy! Hope you have a fabulous weekend!
Simple treats are the best in summer and pineapple with coconut is one of my favs!! Totally loving these slices of sweetness, Mary Ann! Hope you are having a wonderful time with your friends!! Cheers!
Thanks Cheyanne! Hope you’re having a great vacation! XO
Can these be made a day ahead?
Yes they can Liz. Enjoy!
So much fun! Reminds me of those edible freuit arrangements, but so much better since it’s homemade!
The chocolate dipped pineapple are always the first things that go in those arrangements, so recreating these homemade is the perfect summer treat for me! Enjoy! Have a wonderful week Emily!
So simple, but this would make the most amazing study snacks EVER (because it is winter here, and exams are on there way…but because it is Australia, pineapples are always abundant and cheap!!). So chocolate dipping is definitely coming up in my house – because that counts as study prep, right?! x
Yes, it does Claudia! I like the way you think!
What a great snack Mary Ann! Love the idea of this recipe. Will definitely be giving this a go and am sure my kids will just love it!
Great Alida! Enjoy them!
How lovely! I don’t know if I’ve ever had pineapple with chocolate, but I’m definitely going to try it now. Looks delicious :)
Oh, it’s delicious Jennifer! Always the first thing to go in those edible arrangements! Enjoy!
What a fab simple snack, the perfect summery treat!
Thanks Laura! It’s so simple and just perfect for summer!
How long do these last and how would you store them?
Hi Jaclyn! You can store them in the frige and they will last up to 3 days! Enjoy!
That is a perfect summer treat for AZ!! I will do almost anything to keep from turning on the oven. It is a challenge to find some new treats. This will work. Thanks for sharing.
So glad you like these Pamela! Yes, absolutely perfect for AZ weather! Glad you found the blog, and thanks so much for commenting! Happy 4th!
Yum, love this idea. Would you be able to make these and put them in the freezer and use them in a few weeks do you think?
I have never tried to freeze mine, but I have read that you can freeze pineapple and it lasts for up to six months. And I have frozen plenty a Snickers bar in my lifetime and they taste great after a few weeks, so I think I’d give it a go! Thanks for following!
What a yummy snack for hot summer days or if you need a sweet treat! I love all things chocolate dipped, and fruit is definitely a refreshing one!!
These are so easy Eden and they’re always a crowd pleaser! Hope you enjoy!
This was an instant “I really want to make this” moment for me! Thanks for sharing this!
Yay! Hope you enjoy them as much as I do! Thanks so much for stopping by the blog to leave a comment.