Watermelon and chocolate is a simple, refreshing and flavourful combination. The fruit’s natural sweetness contrasts with the intensity of the dark chocolate, whilst the quark adds a smooth, creamy texture.
What’s more, this dessert takes just a few minutes to make and requires only three ingredients. It’s the perfect choice to enjoy after a meal, to prepare a different sort of afternoon snack, or to serve something sweet and refreshing on hot days.
Below, we’ll show you how to make this chocolate-covered watermelon recipe, step by step.
Ingredients for making watermelon with chocolate
To make this dessert, you will need:
- Sandía Fashion.
- Cottage cheese.
- Dark chocolate with 85 per cent cocoa.
The quantities can be adjusted to suit the number of people and the number of slices you want to make.
How to make chocolate-covered watermelon
Start by cutting the watermelon into slices. You can leave the rind on to make it easier to hold and serve the slices, or remove it and serve the fruit in smaller portions.
Next, place a little cottage cheese on each slice. Spread it gently to cover the surface, taking care not to cover the watermelon completely.
Next, chop up a few ounces of dark chocolate and melt it gradually. You can do this in a bain-marie or in the microwave, heating it in short bursts and stirring between each one to prevent it from burning.
Once the chocolate has completely melted, pour it over the quark and fruit. You can pour it in a thin stream for a lighter presentation, or cover a larger area if you want the chocolate flavour to take centre stage.
Serve the watermelon with chocolate straight away, or leave it in the fridge for a few minutes to allow the chocolate to cool slightly.
Tips for enjoying it
To achieve a good contrast of flavours, use a fresh watermelon and dark chocolate with 85 per cent cocoa. The intensity of the cocoa balances the sweetness of the fruit and goes very well with the creaminess of the quark.
You can also cut the watermelon into small pieces and serve them as individual bites. This is particularly handy for get-togethers, afternoon snacks or desserts to share.
The combination of fruit, quark and chocolate makes for a simple, original and very easy-to-make dessert. Now that you know how to make watermelon with chocolate, all you have to do is cut up the fruit, add the quark and finish with the melted chocolate.
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