Chilli Chocolate-Dipped Figs

by Christie Connelly December 12, 2016

Chilli Chocolate-Dipped Figs

By: Christie Connelly

This simple recipe is the perfect little sweet treat after a big meal.

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Ingredients

¾ cup dark chocolate chips
¼ tsp ground chilli powder (plus a little extra for garnish)
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp coconut oil
8 fresh figs, quartered or halved

Method

Pour chocolate chips into stainless-steel or glass bowl and place over saucepan of simmering water. Make sure water can’t touch bottom of bowl. When chocolate chips have softened, add spices and coconut oil. Stir until smooth and glossy.
Dip figs into chocolate one by one. Place on plate lined with baking paper. Pop in fridge to harden for 15 mins, then serve.

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#Tags: dessert, gluten-free, snack

Christie Connelly

Christie publishes the popular Australian food blog Fig & Cherry featuring healthy, family-friendly meals and sweet treats with mouth-watering photography to match. Christie draws recipe inspiration from her Hungarian and Lebanese heritages, her travel adventures and, of course, the amazing fertile soil of the Northern Rivers with its abundance of local organic fruits, vegetables, delicious native produce and healthy free-range-reared animals. Her passion is educating parents, grandparents and carers how to shop for, prepare and cook healthy, nutritious food and to encourage children to enjoy it as well.