Forget boring fruit salads, it’s time to unleash your inner chocolatier and create a dessert that’s as fun to look at as it is to devour – Kiwi Turtles!

Imagine a platter teeming with these adorable critters. Each one features a bright green kiwi shell dipped in rich, melted chocolate, complete with googly eyes peeking out. It’s a whimsical twist on the classic chocolate-dipped fruit, perfect for parties, after-school snacks, or even a playful date night treat.

And the best part? This recipe is as healthy as it is delightful. The sweetness comes from the natural sugars in the kiwi, and the dark chocolate adds a touch of indulgence without being overly sugary. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile! Feel free to swap the kiwis for other fruits like strawberries, oranges, or even apple slices.

Here’s how to create your own batch of these adorable (and delicious) turtles!

How to Make Kiwi Turtles?

Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe

2 kiwis
3 ounces’ dark chocolate
12 sugar eyes
some mint for garnish

Step by Step Guide

1. Rinse kiwi in water and blot in a towel. Cut off the edges and slice the kiwi into circles. You should get 6 equal circles. Lay the kiwi out on the towel, cover with the free end to remove excess moisture.

2. Outline the outlines of the snails on baking paper. The large circle should be slightly smaller in size than the diameter of the kiwi, about 3 inches. Next to it, place a 1-inch diameter circle. You don’t have to have a circlet in the house, use shot glasses or cookies. Turn the paper over with the drawn side down and place it on a board or tray.

3. Melt the chocolate. This can be done in a water bath. Fill a saucepan half or a third full with water, and heat it on the stove to medium-high heat. It is important not to let the water boil, as this can cause the chocolate to melt improperly. Next, place a smaller bowl over the pot of water and add the chocolate pieces. Stir constantly until everything is in a liquid state. The easiest way is to melt it in the microwave. Adjust the microwave power to no more than 350 watts and heat the chocolate pieces in pulses of 30 seconds until it is completely smooth.

4. You will need a steady hand and a pastry syringe to draw the snail’s outline, head and tail with chocolate. While the chocolate is still soft, glue on the eyes and kiwi circles.

5. Place the dessert in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes or until the chocolate hardens. This will help create a hard coating and keep the fruit and berries fresh. Transfer the chocolate covered kiwi to a chilled serving plate along with the mint leaves.

Feeling Adventurous?

Sprinkle some chopped nuts or coconut flakes over the turtles for an added crunch.
Swap the kiwis for other fruits like strawberries, oranges, or even apple slices for a flavor twist.
Feeling fancy? Use white chocolate for a lighter shell or milk chocolate for a creamier experience.

With a little creativity and this easy-to-follow recipe, you can create a dessert that’s as healthy as it is fun. So, ditch the store-bought treats and let’s get shell-ebrating with some adorable (and delicious) Kiwi Turtles!

Ingredients

2 kiwis
3 ounces’ dark chocolate
12 sugar eyes
some mint for garnish

Instructions

Rinse kiwi in water and blot in a towel. Cut off the edges and slice the kiwi into circles. You should get 6 equal circles. Lay the kiwi out on the towel, cover with the free end to remove excess moisture.
Outline the outlines of the snails on baking paper. The large circle should be slightly smaller in size than the diameter of the kiwi, about 3 inches. Next to it, place a 1-inch diameter circle. You don't have to have a circlet in the house, use shot glasses or cookies. Turn the paper over with the drawn side down and place it on a board or tray.
Melt the chocolate. This can be done in a water bath. Fill a saucepan half or a third full with water, and heat it on the stove to medium-high heat. It is important not to let the water boil, as this can cause the chocolate to melt improperly. Next, place a smaller bowl over the pot of water and add the chocolate pieces. Stir constantly until everything is in a liquid state. The easiest way is to melt it in the microwave. Adjust the microwave power to no more than 350 watts and heat the chocolate pieces in pulses of 30 seconds until it is completely smooth.
You will need a steady hand and a pastry syringe to draw the snail's outline, head and tail with chocolate. While the chocolate is still soft, glue on the eyes and kiwi circles.
Place the dessert in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes or until the chocolate hardens. This will help create a hard coating and keep the fruit and berries fresh. Transfer the chocolate covered kiwi to a chilled serving plate along with the mint leaves.

Author: carlycampbell