3-Ingredient Delight: Easy Chocolate Drizzled Tangerines Recipe

Ojai Pixie Tangerines with Chocolate Drizzle

chocolate covered pixies

Indulge in a symphony of sweet and tangy with Chocolate Drizzled Pixie Tangerines!

This incredibly easy recipe combines juicy mandarin oranges with a decadent chocolate drizzle for a delightful snack or dessert.

Made with just 3 simple ingredients, it’s the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Drizzled Pixie Tangerines Recipe:

Easy & Elegant: This recipe is incredibly simple to make, requiring only 3 ingredients and minimal prep time. Perfect for busy weeknights or creating a last-minute dessert to impress.
Healthy Indulgence: Enjoy the guilt-free satisfaction of fresh fruit combined with a touch of decadent chocolate. A perfect balance of sweet and healthy!
Customizable Fun: Get creative with your drizzles! Experiment with different types of chocolate or add a sprinkle of nuts or coconut flakes for an extra flavor and texture boost.
Perfect for All Occasions: These chocolate drizzled tangerines are a versatile treat, enjoyable as a refreshing snack, a delightful after-school pick-me-up, or a light and elegant dessert option.
Microwave Magic: The chocolate drizzle is prepared entirely in the microwave, eliminating the need for a double boiler or stovetop heating. Easy cleanup guaranteed!

Melissa’s Ojai Pixie Tangerines

Ojai is a city in Ventura County, California that is north of Los Angeles.

The small town is a lovely place to visit and is also the ideal place to grown delicious Ojai Pixie Tangerines.

This sweet tree ripened citrus fruit is bursting with flavor, so each bite is a treat.

As an added bonus, they are seedless, simple to peel and the sections are easy to separate.

I look forward to Ojai Pixie season every year.

Chocolate Chips

There are always chocolate chips at my house, since we think of them as a delicious pantry staple.

Most of the ‘regular’ brand semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips will melt well, when you use them in this recipe.

An off brand bag of chips or something for a special diet may be made with different ingredients that don’t melt well.

I used Hershey’s Gluten Free Milk Chocolate Chips, but have also used others for drizzles.

Fortunately, they didn’t change up the formula much to make these Hershey’s chips safe for those who are gluten intolerant.

I haven’t found a sugar free band that tastes and melts the way I want it to, but there may be some.

If you are using a brand that you aren’t familiar with, you’ll want to make sure it’s going to melt properly to use it for this recipe.

Coconut Oil

The coconut oil in this recipe gives the melted chocolate drizzle a smooth texture that looks nice.

You may notice a bit of the pleasant and distinctive coconut oil taste, but the smooth texture is the main purpose of adding it to this chocolate drizzle.

Coconut oil is a solid, when the weather is cooler.

When the temperature rises above 77°F, it becomes a liquid.

As you an see in my photo, on this cool day my coconut oil was a white solid.

The solid liquified as it was heated with the chocolate and then hardened as it cooled.

Parchment Paper

Parchment paper is a non-stick easy to use option to rest your tangerine sections on until the chocolate has hardened.

You can get the paper in a roll or in flat pieces that can be used as is or cut down to a smaller size.

It typically comes in a natural color, white or even some fun prints.

Since I use it often, I have several different types in my kitchen most of the time.

Microwave Cook Time

There is a lot of variation, when it comes to microwaves.

Some are high powered and cook very quickly, while others take longer.

Since chocolate chips melt quickly, any variation in the power level of your microwave can noticeably impact the cook time.

My microwave is an average one and the cooking guidelines are based on my experience with my average microwave.

If you know that yours is high powered, expect the chocolate to be melted faster.

If yours is a compact microwave with less power, expect it to take a bit longer.

Either way, keep a close watch on the chocolate by heating it in short increments.

You can stop and open up your microwave to check.

It is much better to be cautious and check a few times than to overcook the chocolate and have it burn.

After you’ve melted chocolate chips a few times, you’ll have a pretty good idea how long it takes in your microwave.

Whether your microwave is compact and slow or large and fast, this recipe is quick and easy.

Ready to tantalize your taste buds with this easy and delicious treat?

Gather your ingredients and embrace the delightful combination of chocolate and citrus!

Chocolate Drizzled Tangerines Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Set time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 to 10 servings

Ingredients

6 Ojai Pixie Tangerines
1 cup Chocolate Chips
1 T Coconut Oil

Supplies

Rimmed Baking Sheets or Trays
Parchment Paper
Small Microwave Safe Bowl
Measuring Cup
Measuring Spoon
Small Spatula

Instructions

1) Place parchment paper on top of rimmed baking sheets or trays.

2) Peel the Pixie Tangerines and arrange the sections in a single layer on top of the parchment.

3) Measure the chocolate chips and coconut oil into the small microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds and stir. Repeat in 15 second increments until chocolate is melted.

4) Drizzle the melted chocolate on the tangerine sections.

5) Let sit for about 30 minutes until the chocolate has cooled and hardened.

6) Enjoy!