Pomegranate Dark Chocolate Bites

Name: Pomegranate Dark Chocolate Bites
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups pomegranate seeds; 5.25 ounces high-quality dark chocolate (150 grams); 1 tablespoon sea salt

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This pomegranate dark chocolate bites recipe is ridiculously simple and delicious.

We are talking about three very simple ingredients (chocolate, pomegranates, and sea salt) with minimal prep time, and maximum flavor.

Pomegranate, dark chocolate, sea salt, and about 5 to 8 minutes of your time equals fabulous little treats!

Three pomegranate dark chocolate bites on a white background.

These pomegranate chocolate bites are a perfect, easy treat to make for a holiday party or other festive event!

They're also a gorgeous little dessert to make for yourself as well. They're a great way to enjoy a healthier dessert. These bites are:

juicy & flavorful
portable
easy to make
sweet + salty

Ingredients

Here are the simple ingredients you'll need to make these delicious no-bake treats!

Dark Chocolate - you can use any type of dark chocolate you'd like, but I use 70% dark chocolate for this recipe.
Fresh Pomegranate Arils - check out our post on how to know when pomegranates have gone bad to make sure you are using the best and freshest pomegranates!
Sea Salt - you'll need a chunky, flaky sea salt for this recipe.

See the recipe card for details and amounts.

Instructions

Across 12 muffin cups, sprinkle a single layer of pomegranate seeds.

Melt the dark chocolate in a small bowl in the microwave. Check often to make sure it's not burning.

Add the melted dark chocolate to a piping bag or plastic bag. Snip off the end, so a small stream of chocolate can come out.

Pipe a crisscross pattern of chocolate across the pomegranate seeds. Add another layer of pomegranate seeds, then more chocolate, and then the last layer of pomegranate seeds.

Finish with a pinch of sea salt on each of the pomegranate chocolate bites.

Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. After removing from the fridge, serve immediately.

pomegranate dark chocolate bites in a cupcake liner

Tips for this Recipe

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Make sure you use high-quality chocolate for this recipe. For this recipe, I used a Lindt dark chocolate bar.
You can either use a muffin tin and paper muffin cups for this recipe or silicone muffin cups.
These bites need to be kept in the refrigerator before serving. They can also be frozen - keep them in an airtight container for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Here's an easy way to remove pomegranate arils.
These little treats would make a great Valentine's Day gift, Christmas gift, or hostess gift!

Pomegranate FAQs

When are pomegranates in season?

Pomegranate season is actually quite short - it usually just lasts from September to November. However, pomegranates keep for several weeks so are often good well into January.

How do you choose a ripe pomegranate?

The best pomegranates are a dark pink to dark red color and have firm, unblemished skin. They will feel heavy for their size (meaning they are juicy!) If they are a light pink color, it means they were picked before their prime and will likely be bitter.

How can you tell if a pomegranate has gone bad?

If they have soft spots, obvious bruises, or dimpled skin, they are past their prime. If you cut them open and the seeds smell acrid or are black or brown, the pomegranate is too old to eat.

Delicious Pomegranate Recipes

Looking for other pomegranate recipes? Here are a few of my favorites:

Pomegranate Margarita Recipe (a classic marg with pomegranate juice - delish!)
Healthy Dark Chocolate Treats (has pomegranates, pistachios, and orange zest!)
The Detox Crunch Salad (has pomegranates plus tons of other fresh fruit!)

More Dark Chocolate Desserts

If you like dark chocolate, check out some of our other dessert recipes you'll love.

Healthy Dark Chocolate Popcorn Balls - healthier popcorn balls with a delicious chocolate drizzle
Dark Chocolate Citrus Peels - a gorgeous treat that makes a great hostess gift
Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Dates - an easy treat that's caramel and chocolate deliciousness.
Dark Chocolate Coconut Balls - tasty and easy little dessert bites. Perfect if you love Bounty chocolate bars.