Chocolate-Ginger Litchis
1 min readWhole peeled, canned litchis make quick work of this elegant dessert, ideal for stress-free entertaining, as it can be prepared 24 hours ahead of serving.
MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS (18 TO 24 PIECES)
1 (20-ounce) can whole peeled seedless litchis, drained
2 ounces crystallized ginger or candied cherries, slivered
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, broken into small pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
Arrange litchis, round sides up, between several layers of paper towels. Let stand at room temperature about 1 hour, or until dry. Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside. Stuff equal amounts of the ginger inside the cavity of each litchi. In the top of a double-boiler set over simmering water, combine the chocolate and shortening. Cook, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted. Remove top of double boiler from the heat and set aside to cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Working in batches, carefully dip litchis, stuffed sides up, in the melted chocolate. Carefully lift the litchis out of the chocolate and place on the prepared baking sheet. When finished, drizzle litchis evenly with any remaining chocolate. Refrigerate, uncovered, until chocolate coating is chilled and set, about 1 hour. If not serving immediately, cover loosely with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator up to 24 hours. Serve chilled.
{PER SERVING} (1⁄6 of recipe) Calories 274 • Protein 3g • Total Fat 18g • Sat Fat 10g • Cholesterol 0mg • Carbohydrate 27g • Dietary Fiber 5g • Sodium 11mg
