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World Chocolate Day, which is celebrated around the globe on July 7th, is a reminder for all chocolate connoisseurs about the importance of chocolate in their lives. The dark, rich flavour of chocolate, along with its rousing aroma, is enough to instantly transform a monotonous day into something exciting. Chocolate has always been a highly successful product in the food industry. Numerous chocolate brands sell different flavours of chocolate to people.
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Hence, one can get relatively economical chocolates, premium chocolates, imported chocolates and different-flavoured chocolates on the market. However, nothing beats making some fresh and decadent chocolate at home. The best part is that one can add ingredients as much as they like. Fruits and chocolates are old accompaniments and go very well with each other. Here are some chocolate fruit candies to try at home.
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* Dark Chocolate Apricots
To make a dark chocolate apricot, one needs two ingredients. This includes dried apricots and melted dark chocolate. The process of making these chocolate candies at home begins with taking a tray and covering it properly with parchment paper. The next step is to melt some dark chocolate in the microwave until it becomes properly smooth. Now carefully pick one apricot and dip it in the molten dark chocolate. Carefully cover it with a layer of chocolate, then put it on the parchment paper and let it set at room temperature.
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* Chocolate Banana Slices
Chocolate banana slices are indulgent and extremely appetising. These are made by peeling the bananas first and then slicing them into small circular pieces. The banana slices have to be put in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Simultaneously, you can melt the dark chocolate until it becomes smooth and runny. Once the banana slices have been stirred, a person can slowly dip each piece of these banana slices into the melted dark chocolate with the help of a toothpick. After covering each piece of banana slice with chocolate, transfer the slices into a tray and let them freeze until the chocolate properly solidifies.
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* Blueberry Chocolate Candies
Blueberries are fresh, fruity, and very healthy for the body. Mixing them with some dark chocolate is a great way to enjoy a sumptuous dessert that is also guilt-free. To make these dark chocolate candies at home, one simply has to take blueberries and properly cover them with melted dark chocolate. Now take a tray and properly cover it with parchment paper. Now put the blueberries on top of the tray and let it freeze for some time so that the candies get a firm shape. Next, drizzle some maple syrup on the top of these candies before serving them.
* Chocolate Cherries
Cherries are sweet, tart, and very refreshing in taste. To make chocolate-covered cherries at home, one has to begin with thoroughly washing cherries and making sure that their stems remain intact. The next step is to simply take the cherries and dip them in melted chocolate with their stems. Each of these cherries has to be properly placed on parchment paper and refrigerated until the chocolate solidifies. These chocolate cherries can also be used as a decorative item on the top of pastries and cakes.
* Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Chocolate-covered strawberries are one of the most popular fruit candies. These are made by first properly washing strawberries and then letting them dry for some time. Some dark chocolate is melted and mixed with a little bit of honey for sweetness. In this mixture of chocolate and honey, one has to dip each piece of strawberry properly, giving it a uniform coating from all ends. These chocolate-covered strawberries have to be refrigerated until the chocolate on top is set properly.
* Citrus Chocolate Slices
The rich and opulent flavour of dark chocolate, when combined with citrusy fruit like orange, makes for a wonderfully delightful dessert. To make this at home, one has to take some fresh oranges and then cut them into circular and thin pieces. The next step is to melt some dark chocolate in the microwave until it becomes properly smooth. Since orange is a bit citrusy, adding a little bit of honey or maple syrup to the dark chocolate is going to provide a better balance of flavours. In this mixture of chocolate, one can simply dip the orange slices and then keep them at room temperature so that the chocolate properly sets.
