In our house, clementines are like gold. I can't buy them fast enough. In fact, I buy two boxes or bags at a time. If my windows are open, my neighbors will occasionally hear me scream to my kids and husband, "Don't hog the clementines!" Well guess what? I made the problem worse. Those sweet juicy fruits just became sweeter because I covered them in white chocolate .
All I can say is "Ahhhhhhhhhh!" Think creamsicle. Only better. Juicier. Sweeter. Think heaven. You won't know how good these are until you melt some white chocolate and dip the cute little sections in the creamy goodness. Let them rest on wax paper and refrigerate until the chocolate is hardened. Make sure you use good white chocolate and not the sugary, waxy kind. I tried the Trader Joe's brand which was 45% cocoa butter. It seemed like the chocolate was a bit soupy when melted. But once the chocolate on the clementines hardened in the fridge, they were perfect. Lindt and Ghirardelli are also good brands of white chocolate to use.
Oh. My. Goodness. This is my new favorite food. You think I can buy clementines fast enough in my house now?
Jenny
Those look beautiful Lisa! Wow, I wish I had some tonight for American Idol 🙂
Leslie
Seriously Lisa...my mouth started to water! I bet these are AMAZING
Katrina
Yum! I saw Megan at Megan's Cookin' do dark chocolate with them half covered. A plateful of each, please.
Ali
Ooo my. I have a bunch of the white chocolate bark to use up. I'll have to see if costco or the store has some clementines in stock, I sure hope so! Wonderful idea.
Jersey Girl Cooks
Ali,
If you can't find Clementines you can use mandarins or any type of seedless orange.
Lisa
LaPhemmePhoodie
Brilliant idea. My mouth started to water too. I love citrus and I adore citrus + chocolate.
Aggie
So funny, we are going through clementines like crazy too! This looks so so good!! I have got to make this!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen
This looks great!
Debbie
Oh what a great snack!
Amanda
That's a great idea Lisa! I love white chocolate and clementines, I bet they taste great!
Rebel Mel
Best. Idea. EVER. thanks a lot, now I'm drooling uncontrollably.
Patsyk
I never thought of covering them in chocolate... they never last long enough in my house! lol! great idea!
claudia lamascolo
wow these look fantastic, I know they must taste like a creamsicle which are my favorite!
Avanika [YumsiliciousBakes]
Oh wow! They look like little jewels!
megan @ whatmegansmaking
oh my goodness, what a great idea!!
The Japanese Redneck
They won't stay on a plate very long!
Cookin' Canuck
What a great way to use clementines. These would be such fun to make with my kids.
That Girl
I totally have clementines on my list for the farmers market today
The Food Hunter
I do something similar with jelly orange slices. but this is way better for you.
Lisa
You had me at creamsicle - my favorite childhood snack. Getting into my car to head over to TJ's now....
Bridgett ~ La Bella Cook
Oh wow, if they taste like a creamsicle then count me in! I love clementines anyway but you really kicked them up.
teresa
LOVE this idea, delicious!
tricia72
My grandkids love clementines and the more that they will do when covered with white chocolates..Really great and sweet and still with vitamin C...love it!!!!
snappygourmet.com
Will have to remember Trader Joe's white chocolate. I have the worst luck with white chocolate!
Lara N.
This is a great idea! One of my twin toddlers has decided she's bored with clementines, so I'll this out. She really needs the fiber and clementines were one of the few fibery things she'd eat!
Thanks!
(and of course I'll have to taste-test quite a few, myself 😉 )
myinnerchick.com
~~~~~~Oh, My, these clementines are gorgeous. Who would have imagined? WOW!
Angela
Anyone remember getting an Orange Julius at the mall? Those clementines dipped in white chocolate remind me of those yummy treats. I will have to try the recipe out.
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Angela
I bet I could my daughter to eat fruit if I served it like this!
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