Chocolate-Dipped Roasted Garlic with Sea Salt
Chocolate-Dipped Roasted Garlic with Sea Salt
Ingredients
For the Roasted Garlic
- 4 garlic heads
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Chocolate Coating
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, good quality, 60-70% cacao, chopped
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil, optional, for smoother dipping
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Prepare the garlic heads by slicing off the top 1/4 inch of each head, exposing the cloves. Place the garlic heads in a small baking dish or on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper. If using foil, wrap the garlic heads tightly to form a packet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Roast the garlic in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the cloves are very soft and caramelized. The exact time will depend on the size of your garlic heads.
⏱️ 50 min•🌡️ 400
- 3
Remove the roasted garlic from the oven and let it cool slightly until it's comfortable enough to handle. Once cooled, gently squeeze each garlic head from the bottom to extract the soft, roasted cloves. Discard the papery skins.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
While the garlic cools, prepare your chocolate. Create a double boiler by placing a heatproof bowl over a small saucepan of simmering water (ensure the bowl does not touch the water). Add the chopped dark chocolate and coconut oil (if using) to the bowl. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Alternatively, melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a toothpick or small skewer, carefully dip each roasted garlic clove into the melted chocolate, coating it completely. Lift the clove, allowing any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Place the chocolate-dipped garlic clove onto the prepared baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt before the chocolate sets.
⏱️ 15 min
- 6
Once all the garlic cloves are dipped and salted, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely set. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
⏱️ 20 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chocolate-Dipped Roasted Garlic with Sea Salt
Ingredients
For the Roasted Garlic
- 4 garlic heads
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Chocolate Coating
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, good quality, 60-70% cacao, chopped
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil, optional, for smoother dipping
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Prepare the garlic heads by slicing off the top 1/4 inch of each head, exposing the cloves. Place the garlic heads in a small baking dish or on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper. If using foil, wrap the garlic heads tightly to form a packet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Roast the garlic in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the cloves are very soft and caramelized. The exact time will depend on the size of your garlic heads.
⏱️ 50 min•🌡️ 400 - 3
Remove the roasted garlic from the oven and let it cool slightly until it's comfortable enough to handle. Once cooled, gently squeeze each garlic head from the bottom to extract the soft, roasted cloves. Discard the papery skins.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
While the garlic cools, prepare your chocolate. Create a double boiler by placing a heatproof bowl over a small saucepan of simmering water (ensure the bowl does not touch the water). Add the chopped dark chocolate and coconut oil (if using) to the bowl. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Alternatively, melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a toothpick or small skewer, carefully dip each roasted garlic clove into the melted chocolate, coating it completely. Lift the clove, allowing any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Place the chocolate-dipped garlic clove onto the prepared baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt before the chocolate sets.
⏱️ 15 min - 6
Once all the garlic cloves are dipped and salted, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely set. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
⏱️ 20 min