Move over cake pops; here's a recipe for Chocolate Covered Grapes that will really hit that sweet spot. These little pops of sunshine are the perfect blend of sweet and juicy. Easy to make with only three ingredients, they are an excellent healthy snack option if you're looking for one.
Dipped in glossy chocolate, these grapes are all dressed in layers and toppings, making them ready for any event or special occasion.
These chocolate coated grapes are so pretty and perfect for any occasion, from a romantic dessert to a party snack. Serve them on a platter alongside the Chocolate-Covered Dates I posted for Valentine's Day, or my Chocolate Walnuts or Chocolate Covered Apple Slices and you'll have yourself the perfect match.
What's also great is that you can can make them up ahead of time so that you can spend your evening with your guests, rather than in the kitchen.
Why you'll love this recipe
- They can be made up the day before to free up your time.
- A healthy dessert or snack option, this recipe is an excellent alternative to sugar-loaded cake pops or other treats.
- You can easily customize these as there are so many topping options.
- Easy to make, these chocolate-covered grapes are super simple to whip up.
- A really delicious sweet treat, the syrupy sweetness from the grapes goes beautifully with the chocolate coating.
- Eggless and gluten-free, depending on the topping you add.
Ingredients & substitution notes
- Chocolate: use any kind of chocolate, as long as it melts quickly; milk chocolate, dark chocolate, vegan, or white chocolate.
- Grapes: you'll need to pick a seedless grape, but there are plenty of seedless grape varieties to choose from. I like using red seedless grapes, but you can use green grapes successfully.
- Coconut Oil: this is an optional add-in, but I find it gives the chocolate coating a lovely silky, glossy look, and it makes it easier to work with.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make chocolate covered grapes
You can easily make these chocolate grapes in just a few easy steps.
STEP 1: Wash the grapes well. Break the chocolate into pieces and add them to a bowl with the coconut oil if you're using it. Melt the chocolate slowly in the microwave over low heat. Stir it slowly every so often.
STEP 2: Coat with chocolate.
SINGLE GRAPE method: place the grape onto a toothpick or short skewer and dip it into the chocolate.
STEP 3: Roll the dipped grape into a topping of your choice.
STEP 4: Place the grapes onto a layer of parchment paper on a cookie sheet, and allow them to set in the fridge for a few hours, at least 1 hour, before serving.
MULTIPLE GRAPES method: If you want to thread multiple grapes onto a single skewer, I recommend you add a few grapes to the bowl of chocolate. Stir them around with a fork so that each grape is coated evenly.
You can then thread the grapes onto the long skewer by hand and set them in the fridge on parchment paper, as stated above.
Top tips
- Seedless grapes: any variety such as red, black or green possible (my favorite being red), but they must be seedless.
- High-quality chocolate: Choose high-quality chocolate with a high cocoa content and minimal additives like artificial flavors or sweeteners.
- Dry grapes by patting them dry after rinsing, as chocolate and water don't mix.
- Don't burn the chocolate when melting! Microwave on low-medium heat and stir intermittently to encourage even melting.
- Allow the excess chocolate to drip off before laying them on the parchment or wax paper.
- Ensure there is space between each grape skewer while they are setting in the fridge.
- Remove from the fridge about 15 minutes before serving.
Variations
- Type of chocolate: This recipe works with any type of chocolate such as semi-sweet, dark chocolate, milk or white chocolate. I prefer dark chocolate for its slightly bitter tone.
- Vegan: choose vegan chocolate and toppings.
- Toothpick or Skewers: both will work, but the toothpick method is less messy.
Toppings
I really recommend adding some toppings- they look really pretty, add some texture and taste great. The options are endless!
- Crushed nuts such as peanuts, almonds, pistachios, cashews, or macadamias.
- Sprinkles and sparkles.
- Freeze-dried fruit such as strawberries.
- Second type of chocolate: such as a white chocolate drizzle.
- Sea salt.
- A touch of chili powder.
- A pinch of orange zest.
Make ahead option
This recipe is a great make-ahead dessert and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Storage
- To store: pop them in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for around 5 days.
- To freeze: these little chocolate-covered pops will freeze in an airtight container for up to a month.
- Remove from the fridge about 15 minutes before serving.
FAQ
Yes, they can; you'll need to check that your chocolate is free from dairy, honey, or animal products.
I prefer using the microwave but alternatively, you can use the double boiler method (see notes).
Seedless grapes like Thompson seedless, Concord grape, or Red Globe are all great options.
Yes, you could try using cherries, strawberries, pineapple chunks or other fruits of choice.
More chocolatey treats
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📖 Recipe
Chocolate Covered Grapes
Ingredients
- 17 oz (500 g) seedless grapes (red, black or green)
- 7 oz (200 g) high quality dark chocolate or chocolate chips (or milk, white, vegan...)
- 1-2 tsp (1 teaspoon) coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- Give the grapes a good wash and dry thoroughly.
- Break the chocolate into smaller chunks and melt it together with the coconut oil in the microwave on low heat. Stir every so often to ensure even melting.
- Alternatively, you can use the double boiler method (see notes).
Single Grape Method
- Put each grape on a toothpick or short skewer and dip it into the chocolate followed by your topping of choice.
- Place them onto a sheet of parchment paper and put in the fridge to set (around 1 hour).
Multiple Grapes Method
- If using longer skewers (such as wooden kebab skewers) I would recommend a different method. Throw 5-7 grapes (or how many you want to skew) into the melted chocolate and toss until evenly coated.
- Then skew them one at a time using your fingers for help (I don't know how to properly word this in English)
- Place them onto a sheet of parchment paper, add your toppings of choice and put in the fridge to set (around 1 hour).
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Notes
- Double Boiler Method: ...is a melting technique where chocolate is heated in a small pot placed inside a larger pot filled with simmering water. The steam from the water melts the chocolate evenly and gently, preventing burning or curdling.
- Don't burn the chocolate when melting! Microwave on low-medium heat and stir intermittently to encourage even melting.
- Allow the excess chocolate to drip off before laying them on the parchment or wax paper.
- Ensure there is space between each covered grape while they are setting in the fridge.
- High-quality chocolate: Choose high-quality chocolate with a high cocoa content and minimal additives like artificial flavors or sweeteners.
- Vegan: choose vegan chocolate and toppings.
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