The Best Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Recipe Ever! (2024)

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Oh Yeah, I Am Excited!

It isn’t often that I get this excited about a recipe! Ok, I might be fibbing a bit….I am ALWAYS excited to share my recipes with you all, but this recipe is absolutely amazing!

A few weeks ago I really dove into learning everything there is to know about a pomegranate. To think that I had never even tried one before because I didn’t know how to open one and retrieve the fruit/seeds.

Well, I tackled that and did a video on How To Open A Pomegranate in Less Than 1 Minutes and now I just can not get enough of these little things! If you missed last weeks post on Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing, be sure to check it out!

Let’s Get To Cooking!

These little candies are so easy to make! The first thing you need to do is get the seeds out of your pomegranate. Be sure to watch the video on how to remove the seeds quickly. You will only need about 2/3 cup of pomegranate seeds for this recipe. You could use more if you would like and you certainly will have some left over to enjoy later.

After you have removed the seeds, set aside. Now you are going to need 1 cup of dark chocolate. I usedEnjoy Life Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, Gluten, Dairy, nut & Soy Free, Mini Chips for this recipe.

How To Use A Double Boiler

In a double boiler, melt your chocolate. I have 4 pictures below to show you how to properly set up a double boiler. Just add enough water to a saucepan to touch the bottom of the bowl that will sit inside the saucepan. Make sure the bowl is safe for heat and that water won’t get into the bowl that has the chocolate.

Bring the water to a boil and set the bowl on top of the water (turn heat down once you add chocolate) , pour the chocolate in the bowl and stir until it is nicely melted. This took me about 5 minutes.

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Assembling The Chocolates

Do not remove the bowl with the chocolate from the saucepan. The hot water below the bowl will allow the chocolate to stay warm while you are assembling the candy. Simply remove the saucepan from the burner once the chocolate is melted and take it to the desired location where you are putting together your candy.

In a mini muffin pan, add some mini muffin inserts. Place some melted chocolate in the bottom of the muffin insert and place the pomegranate seeds on top of the chocolate.

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Continue to do this for all 12 pieces of candy. It is okay if things get a little messy…trust me, it is worth it!

I didn’t fill mine all the way to the top because I really wanted to taste the chocolate, but if you are wanting more of a pomegranate burst, fill them up! 🙂

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Now simply pour more chocolate over the pomegranates. If you added more pomegranate to your candy, you might need a little more melted chocolate.

Can I just tell you…you know when you have a chocolate covered cherry and you bite into it and the juice just pours out of the bite? Oh, the ooey, gooey goodness (I know, ooey isn’t a word, but you can taste the deliciousness!) Well that is what you get from these fantastic candies! Watch out, they are juicy and delicious!

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Place in the refrigerator until the chocolates firm up. Mine took about a half hour to set up. When they set, dive in and enjoy!

I store mine in the refrigerator for about a week but they won’t last that long. My guess is that you will be making another batch tomorrow! 🙂 A perfect treat for the upcoming valentines holiday!

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  • Author: Halle Cottis
  • The Best Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Recipe Ever! (8)Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • The Best Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Recipe Ever! (9)Total Time: 10 minutes
  • The Best Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Recipe Ever! (10)Yield: 9 servings 1x
  • The Best Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Recipe Ever! (11)Category: dessert
  • The Best Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Recipe Ever! (12)Method: stovetop
  • The Best Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Recipe Ever! (13)Cuisine: american

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Description

This chocolate covered pomegranate recipe is perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Remove the seeds from pomegranate and reserve 2/3 cup for chocolates.
  2. In a double boiler (see above), melt chocolate until smooth and creamy.
  3. In a mini muffin pan, add 12 mini muffin inserts to the pan,
  4. Coat the inside of the bottom of the muffin inserts with some melted chocolate and top with a spoonful of pomegranate seeds. Top with some more chocolate to cover seeds.
  5. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until set.
  6. Remove from muffin tin and enjoy.

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The Best Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Recipe Ever! (2024)

FAQs

Can you eat too many pomegranate seeds? ›

While pomegranate seeds are safe to eat, consuming a large amount can lead to gastrointestinal problems. A rare side effect of eating an excessive number of pomegranate seeds is an intestinal blockage. People with chronic constipation are at a slightly higher risk of this.

Are dark chocolate covered pomegranates good for you? ›

Combining dark chocolate with pomegranate also makes these an antioxidant rich treat.

How many calories are in brookside chocolate covered pomegranate? ›

Pomegranate dark chocolate by BROOKSIDE
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Portion240
Calories
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g14 %
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Who should not eat pomegranate seeds? ›

Interaction with Blood Thinners

Pomegranate seeds may interact with blood thinners due to their high vitamin K content and potential antiplatelet properties. Vitamin K can interfere with the effectiveness of certain blood-thinning medications like warfarin, leading to fluctuations in blood clotting.

Are you supposed to chew pomegranate seeds? ›

The seeds are quite crunchy and the texture may seem unusual at first. You'll want to make sure you're chewing the seeds and not swallowing them whole. You can try enjoying the seeds in a salad, on yogurt, or over ice cream for a sweet treat with some health benefits—and a nice little crunch.

When should you not eat pomegranates? ›

If you have diarrhea, do not drink pomegranate juice or take pomegranate extract. Pregnant women should not take pomegranate extract because it may contain fruit rind.

What happens to your body when you eat pomegranate daily? ›

Pomegranates can have up to three times more antioxidants than green tea or red wine. Antioxidants protect our cells from damage caused by free radicals and reduce inflammation. Studies suggest that pomegranates can help protect your heart in many ways, such as lowering blood pressure as well as blood sugar levels.

What can you not eat in a pomegranate? ›

Note that small scratches on the skin won't affect the inside. Only eat the seeds. Though the white, pithy part is safe to eat, it's bitter and most people choose to discard it. The skin is technically edible as well but generally used in extract and powdered forms.

Why do you soak pomegranates in water? ›

After the pomegranate has been scored, place it cut side down in a bowl of cool water and let it soak for about 10 minutes. This helps soften the pith and helps the seeds release a little easier.

Can dogs have pomegranates? ›

The relationship between dogs and pomegranate is complicated. Raw pomegranate isn't toxic to dogs, but it can make them sick. 1 "Eating more than a few of the seeds or any of the peel can cause digestive issues like vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain," says Dr.

What is the healthiest part of a pomegranate? ›

It's OK to eat the arils as a whole or stick with the juice and spit out the seeds. But don't eat the rind and white areas, called membranes, around the arils. Half of a cup of arils has 72 calories, 16 grams of carbohydrates and three grams of fiber. Pomegranates also have a lot of folate, potassium and vitamin K.

Are brooksides healthy? ›

Nutrition?: Per 1/4 cup (40 grams): 180 calories, 4 grams of fat, 50 mg of sodium, 1 gram of fibre, 1 gram of protein. And yes, daily values of 20% for vitamin C and 6% for iron. The verdict: I really like these.

Is Brookside chocolate Hershey? ›

BROOKSIDE Chocolate | Bold and Ballsy Dark Chocolate Candy by Hershey.

How much pomegranate is too much in a day? ›

There is no standard recommended dose for pomegranate. Eating the fruit and drinking the juice as part of a healthy diet is considered safe.

What happens if you eat too much pomegranate? ›

A small number of people may experience digestive issues such as diarrhea from eating pomegranates, the NIH reports. Although you probably won't eat the root, stem and peel, consuming too much of these parts of the fruit may not be safe. For most people, pomegranates offer yet another tasty option to eat more fruit.

What are the side effects of pomegranate seeds? ›

You might be allergic to pomegranate seeds – Pomegranate allergies might not be very common. But it can be threatening for those who go through it. So, please check for the signs like itching, pain in the stomach, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, swelling in the throat, and sore throat.

Can I eat 3 pomegranates a day? ›

Like many fruits, eating it responsibly and correctly can provide your body with a variety of benefits. Through her Instagram post, nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee explains how eating 3 pomegranates daily can improve our heart health. She writes, “Pomegranate is very powerful anti atherogenic agent.

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