Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Clusters
A luscious treat that will dazzle any holiday celebration while protecting your heart and brain with the powerful antioxidants in dark chocolate.
November 1, 2009 and December 27, 2009
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 3 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 108 per serving
Cusine: Vegetarian, American
Course: Dessert
Diet: Vegetarian
Food as MedicineSM Ingredient: Dark Chocolate
Ingredients
1 large or 2 medium pomegranates, enough to yield scant1 cup (8 ounces) pomegranate arils
2/3 cup (4 ounces) organic bittersweet chocolate chips, such as Ghiradelli 60%
¼ teaspoon curry powder (optional)
¼ cup fresh spearmint or peppermint, stemmed and julienned
Preparation
Score the pomegranate and place in a bowl of water. Break it open under water to let the arils sink to the bottom and the membrane float to the top. Pour through a colendar, rinse, and set the pomegranate arils on paper towels to absorb any excess moisture. Melt chocolate chips in a heavy-bottomed small saucepan over low-to-medium heat stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes.** Remove saucepan from the burner. Add pomegranate seeds and stir in curry powder, if desired. Use a fork to scoop out small chocolate-covered clusters, and place each on a wax paper lined plate. Garnish with mint. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm, about 15 minutes.Substitutions
* 2/3 cup (4 ounces) high quality dark chocolate, chopped fine, may replace the chocolate chips.Tips
**Or, place the chocolate in a Pyrex measuring cup or small microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high power 1 minute. Stir; continue microwaving 1 minute or until chocolate is completely melted when stirred.Nutritional Analysis
Total fat (g): 6.2 - Cholesterol (mg): 0.0 - Trans fatty acids (g): 0.0 - Saturated fat (g): 3.5 - Polyunsaturated fat (g): 0.0 - Monounsaturated fat (g): 0.0 - Fiber (g): 1.5 - Carbohydrates (g): 15.1 - Sugar (g): 12.4 - Protein (g): 1.5 - Sodium (mg): 1.9 - Calcium 4.2% daily value.Click here to receive new ChefMD® recipes via e-mail.
Comments on Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Clusters
From: tuckerdee
Just made them - delicious! Will there be any left for friends?
Question - storage???? refrigerator or room temp?
Thanks, Chef...met you in Las Vegas...
cooking your way already! You are the best!
From: Arleen_NYC
Made the Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Clusters and everyone loved them. Easy to make and sooooo DELICIOUS!
From: Nana1
OMG! These were so good, easy to make and every bit delicious. A big hit at Thanksgiving.
From: lmaris
These were very good. They had a little water in them from the Pomegranate arils, but everyone really liked them.
From: MUCHACHE
I just made the pomegranate clusters, They were quick and easy to make, and very delicious.
Thela
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