Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Bites Recipe

Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Bites

Pomegranate arils add a touch of elegance (and sweetness) to these impressive yet easy-to-make dark chocolate dessert cups.

Serves: 12Prep: 2 hours 15 minutesCook: 15 minutesTotal: 2 hours 30 minutesDifficulty: Easy


Serves: 12

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon light-tasting olive oil
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups pomegranate arils, room temperature, divided

Directions

  • Line 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners; set aside.
  • Fill saucepan with about 2 inches water; bring to low simmer. Set heatproof mixing bowl over saucepan (making sure bottom isn’t in contact with water) and add chocolate, stirring as it melts. When just smooth, remove from heat and stir in oil, salt and about half of pomegranate arils.
  • Divide chocolate mixture evenly among cupcake liners, smoothing out tops. Sprinkle remaining pomegranate arils evenly over top, pressing lightly to stick to chocolate.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours until firm. Peel away cupcake liners and serve. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Serves: 12

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon light-tasting olive oil
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups pomegranate arils, room temperature, divided

Directions

  • Line 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners; set aside.
  • Fill saucepan with about 2 inches water; bring to low simmer. Set heatproof mixing bowl over saucepan (making sure bottom isn’t in contact with water) and add chocolate, stirring as it melts. When just smooth, remove from heat and stir in oil, salt and about half of pomegranate arils.
  • Divide chocolate mixture evenly among cupcake liners, smoothing out tops. Sprinkle remaining pomegranate arils evenly over top, pressing lightly to stick to chocolate.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours until firm. Peel away cupcake liners and serve. Refrigerate any leftovers.
Nutrition Information
Amount per serving
Sodium50mg
Total Fat9g
Saturated Fat5g
Protein2g
Cholesterol1mg
Total Carbohydrate14g
Dietary Fiber3g
Sugars9g
Calories140