Chocolate covered blueberries are a quick, easy and healthy dessert or snack made using fresh or freeze dried blueberries coated in dark chocolate. Skip the store bought version and learn how to make these dark chocolate covered blueberries in a few easy steps.
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Why Should You Make This Recipe
I have several fun chocolate covered recipes on the blog. My personal favorites at the moment are my White Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Chocolate Covered Pineapple, Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers, Chocolate Covered Popcorn and Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats. These dark chocolate blueberries are another fun and easy treat I know you’ll love!
- They are quick, easy and fun to make. These chocolate coated blueberries are made using 3 ingredients you probably already have in your fridge or pantry. They take about 5 minutes to make and 15 - 20 minutes to set.
- They’re a delicious and healthy no bake treat. Chocolate blueberries are so simple to make and result in a beautiful and endlessly adaptable dessert or snack.
Ingredients
To make these fresh or freeze dried blueberries covered in chocolate, make sure you have these 3 ingredients ready to go.
Gather fresh or freeze dried blueberries, dark chocolate and coconut oil.
Substitutions
If you need them, here are my recommended substitutions for these blueberries and chocolate treat.
- Blueberries: Feel free to use fresh or freeze dried strawberries. I like to use smaller blueberries as I find they are typically more tart and sweet than the bigger ones. If fresh blueberries aren’t in season or don’t taste very good, freeze dried blueberries are perfect for this recipe.
- Dark Chocolate: I love the taste of dark chocolate with the tart and sweet flavor of blueberries. Milk chocolate and dark chocolate candy melts are good alternatives. If you love white chocolate, feel free to use that instead.
- Coconut Oil: This is strictly for appearance. Adding a teaspoon or two to chocolate gives it a smooth and glossy shine after it cools and hardens. Feel free to skip this ingredient if you like.
Variations
- Frozen Chocolate Covered Blueberries: This version is made with yogurt. Mix 2 cups fresh blueberries with 1 cup yogurt. Scoop clusters onto a lined baking sheet. Freeze for 20 - 30 minutes. Top the frozen blueberry clusters with melted chocolate and chopped nuts or granola. Return the frozen chocolate and blueberry clusters to the freezer for 15 minutes to set and enjoy.
- Lemon or Lime Zest: Prepare the fresh or freeze dried blueberries and chocolate as written in the recipe. After scooping into chocolate covered berry clusters, zest lemon or lime on top. Chill to set and enjoy.
- Muffin Pan Clusters: Line a 12 count muffin pan with cupcake liners. Prepare the chocolate and blueberries as written in the recipe. Scoop even clusters of melted chocolate coated blueberries into each of the cupcake liners.
How To Make
Learn how to make chocolate covered blueberries in a few easy steps.
Fresh Chocolate Blueberries
- Wash and pat dry the fresh blueberries. Pour the dark or milk chocolate into a large microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second increments in the microwave until the chocolate is fully melted. Stir the chocolate in between each increment. Once the chocolate has melted pour the clean and dried blueberries into the melted chocolate.
- Gently mix the berries in the chocolate until all the berries are fully coated in the melted dark or milk chocolate. Use a small, tablespoon sized cookie scoop or spoon to transfer clusters of chocolate covered blueberries onto a lined baking sheet or plate. If you prefer to have individual blueberries coated in chocolate, simply scoop one berry at a time onto a line baking sheet or plate.
Freeze Dried Chocolate Blueberries
- Pour the dark or milk chocolate into a large microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second increments in the microwave until the chocolate is fully melted. Stir the chocolate in between each increment. Open the package of freeze dried blueberries. Remove the silica packet (this absorbs moisture and keeps the freeze dried berries crisp). Once the chocolate has melted pour the freeze dried blueberries into the melted chocolate.
- Gently mix the freeze dried berries in the chocolate until all the berries are fully coated in the melted dark or milk chocolate. Use a small, tablespoon sized cookie scoop or spoon to transfer clusters of chocolate covered blueberries onto a lined baking sheet or plate.
3. Transfer the chocolate covered blueberry clusters to the fridge or freezer to set. The blueberry chocolates need about 15 minutes to set in the freezer and 30 minutes to set in the fridge.
How To Store
Store: Transfer leftover chocolate covered blueberries to an airtight container in the the fridge for up one 3 - 4 days for fresh berries and 1 week for freeze dried berries.
M’s Expert Tips
- Wash and fully dry the fresh blueberries. Make sure all parts of the berry are dry before dipping or coating them into the melted chocolate.
- Stir the chocolate frequently. This prevents the milk, dark or white chocolate from burning and also promotes even melting. Be careful not to heat the chocolate too much. It should be warm touch.
- Set the white chocolate covered blueberries on parchment paper or wax paper. Transfer to the fridge or freezer to set them faster. They will eventually dry at room temperature, but it does take longer.
FAQs
Yes, chocolate-covered blueberries are a healthy and delicious snack or dessert. Blueberries are filled with lots of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that are very healthy for adults and kids alike.
Dark chocolate is the healthiest and pairs really well with blueberries. However, the milky flavor of milk chocolate pairs very well, perhaps even better with the tart and sweet flavors of blueberries.
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Chocolate Covered Blueberries Recipe
Equipment
- 1 large microwave safe bowl
- 1 spoon or flexible spatula
- 1 small cookie scoop (1 tbsp, 15 ml) optional
Ingredients
- 1 cup (6 oz.) fresh or freeze dried blueberries
- ½ - ¾ cup (3 oz. - 4.5 oz) dark, milk or white chocolate
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil, optional
Instructions
Fresh Chocolate Covered Blueberries
- Wash and pat dry the fresh blueberries.1 cup (6 oz.) fresh or freeze dried blueberries
- Pour the dark or milk chocolate and coconut oil into a large microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second increments in the microwave until the chocolate is fully melted. Stir the chocolate in between each increment.½ - ¾ cup (3 oz. - 4.5 oz) dark, milk or white chocolate, 1 teaspoon coconut oil, optional
- Once the chocolate has melted pour the clean and dried blueberries into the melted chocolate. Gently mix the berries in the chocolate until all the berries are fully coated in the melted dark or milk chocolate.
- Use a small, tablespoon sized cookie scoop or spoon to transfer clusters of chocolate covered blueberries onto a lined baking sheet or plate. If you prefer to have individual blueberries coated in chocolate, simply scoop one berry at a time onto a line baking sheet or plate.
- Transfer the chocolate covered blueberry clusters to the fridge or freezer to set. The blueberry chocolates need about 15 minutes to set in the freezer and 30 minutes to set in the fridge.
Freeze Dried Blueberries
- Pour the dark or milk chocolate and coconut oil into a large microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second increments in the microwave until the chocolate is fully melted. Stir the chocolate in between each increment.1 cup (6 oz.) fresh or freeze dried blueberries
- Open the package of freeze dried blueberries. Remove the silica packet (this absorbs moisture and keeps the freeze dried berries crisp). Once the chocolate has melted pour the freeze dried blueberries into the melted chocolate.1 cup (6 oz.) fresh or freeze dried blueberries, 1 teaspoon coconut oil, optional
- Gently mix the freeze dried berries in the chocolate until all the berries are fully coated in the melted dark or milk chocolate. Use a small, tablespoon sized cookie scoop or spoon to transfer clusters of chocolate covered blueberries onto a lined baking sheet or plate.
- Transfer the chocolate covered blueberry clusters to the fridge or freezer to set. The blueberry chocolates need about 15 minutes to set in the freezer and 30 minutes to set in the fridge.
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