Chocolate-Enrobed Berry Gelée Delights
Delight in these vibrant chocolate-covered gelée treats featuring a luscious berry center, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
Ingredients
For the Berry Gelée
- 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries) Use any combination of your favorite berries.
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons gelatin (unflavored) Make sure it’s unflavored for this recipe.
For the Chocolate Coating
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil This adds a lovely sheen to the chocolate.
Instructions
Make the Berry Gelée
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the mixed berries, sugar, and water. Stir until it comes to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes to help the berries break down into a mash.
- Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to separate the liquid from the berry pulp.
- In another bowl, sprinkle gelatin over ¼ cup of cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- Whisk the bloomed gelatin into the warm berry liquid until fully dissolved.
- Pour the berry gelée into a shallow dish and refrigerate for 4 hours or until fully set.
Shape and Coat the Gelée
- Once the gelée is set, cut it into bite-sized squares.
- Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each piece of gelée into the melted chocolate, letting the excess drip off before placing it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the coated pieces until the chocolate is firm.
Notes
You can use store-bought berry jam instead of making your own gelée. If your chocolate coating is uneven, it adds character and charm!