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WINTER AND CHRISTMAS · A LITTLE HOMEMADE HAPPINESS

Chocolate-dipped clementines

Bright citrus segments with a little chocolate jacket for a Christmas snack platter. Use one chocolate and no toppings to keep the assembly simple.

40 min total6 snack servings; about 35–45 segmentsAges 6+ helping with an adultEasy4 illustrated steps ↓

Prep 15 min · Cook 5 min · Cool / set 20 min

Plan 15 minutes to peel and dip, 5 to melt and 20 to chill. Adults manage steam, hot water and the bowl. Serve to seated eaters.

Clementine segments dipped halfway in dark chocolate on a white platter.
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  1. Peeled clementine segments resting on a clean towel.

    Step 1: Peel and dry

    Line a tray with parchment. Peel the clementines and separate the segments without breaking them; remove seeds and pat their surfaces completely dry.

  2. Chocolate melting in a dry bowl supported over a saucepan.

    Step 2: Melt chocolate

    An adult melts the chocolate in a dry heatproof bowl over 1 inch (2.5 cm) of barely simmering water. Keep the bowl above the water and stir until smooth, about 3–5 minutes.

  3. A clementine segment dipped halfway into smooth chocolate.

    Step 3: Dip halfway

    An adult lifts the bowl away from the heat and dries its base. Once safe to handle, dip each segment halfway into chocolate and place it on the tray.

  4. Half-dipped clementine segments spaced on a parchment-lined tray.

    Step 4: Set

    Refrigerate the tray for about 20 minutes until the coating is firm. Transfer to a plate; keep chilled until serving. For younger eaters, an adult removes seeds and cuts pieces to match their chewing skills.

A little help: Water on the fruit makes chocolate slide off. Dry segments and dry utensils make a neater coating.

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