Chocolate Dipped Florida Citrus

Ingredients

Preparation

Melt the chocolate according to instructions on package in a microwave or by carefully setting up a double boiler. Prepare a double boiler to melt the chocolate by filling a small pot ¼ full of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and place a heat-safe bowl (usually indicated on the bottom of the bowl) on top of the pot. The bowl should fit snug over the top, but do not allow the bowl to touch the water, as it can burn the chocolate. Using a double boiler, gently melt the chocolate by steam rather than direct heat. Place the chocolate in the bowl and stir every minute or so. Depending on the level of heat, this can take up to 10 minutes. When melted and smooth, remove the double boiler setup from the stove.

Line a sheet pan or large plate with paper towels. Take a second sheet pan and line it with parchment paper or wax paper. Place the grapefruit slices on the paper towels and carefully blot them dry to remove as much of the outside moisture as possible. Carefully dip the grapefruit slices 1 at a time into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off, and place each dipped grapefruit on the wax or parchment paper. Repeat this process until all grapefruit slices are dipped. Garnish with toasted coconut before the chocolate starts to harden. Place the grapefruit slices in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to harden completely. Serve cold on a chilled plate over a bed of the remaining toasted coconut.