Zesty Chocolate Skewers
Zesty Chocolate Skewers are the perfect blend of juicy fruits and rich dark chocolate with a refreshing twist of lime zest. Ideal for summer picnics or cozy evenings, these delightful treats are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of sweetness and zesty flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Impress your guests and elevate your dessert game with these vibrant skewers!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings (6 skewers) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 medium banana, sliced into thick rounds
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa recommended)
- Zest of 1 lime
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Wash and cut the strawberries, bananas, and pineapple into bite-sized pieces.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Stir in lime zest and a pinch of sea salt into the melted chocolate.
- Skewer fruit pieces onto wooden skewers in an alternating pattern.
- Dip each skewer into the melted chocolate until well coated or drizzle chocolate over them.
- Place skewers on parchment paper to cool until chocolate hardens, or refrigerate for about 15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg