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Kiwi Turtles (Adorable Chocolate-Dipped Fruit Snack)

These fun and easy kiwi turtles turn fresh fruit into a sweet treat that's almost too cute to eat! Perfect for kids, parties, or a healthy dessert—no baking required, just chocolate, kiwi, and a little imagination.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 kiwi turtles
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 kiwis
  • 3 oz dark chocolate
  • 12 sugar eyes
  • Mint leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Towel or paper towels
  • Pastry syringe or piping bag
  • Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
  • Parchment paper
  • Tray or board
  • Optional: shot glass or circle cutters

Method
 

  1. Prep the kiwi. Peel and slice the kiwis into 6 even rounds. Lay them on a towel and gently press with another towel to remove moisture.
  2. Sketch turtle outlines. On parchment paper, trace a 3-inch circle (for body) and a 1-inch circle (for the head) using kitchen items like a cookie cutter or shot glass. Flip the paper over and place it on a tray.
  3. Melt the chocolate. Use a microwave (30-second pulses at 350W) or a double boiler. Stir until smooth and shiny.
  4. Pipe the shapes. With a piping bag or syringe, outline each turtle’s body, head, and tail in chocolate. Press one kiwi slice on top as the shell, and stick on two sugar eyes.
  5. Chill & set. Place in the fridge for 15–20 minutes until the chocolate is firm. Add mint leaves and serve on a chilled plate.

Notes

  • Keep kiwi slices dry for better chocolate adhesion.
  • You can also make these with sliced strawberries, apples, or orange rounds.
  • Try white or milk chocolate for color and flavor variation.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge and eat within 24 hours for best texture.

Estimated Calories:

80 per turtle
An automated tool is used to calculate nutritional information. Accuracy not guaranteed.