Sunday Funday is about to get real crazy up in here. Kiwi Party Pops are super simple to make and taste pretty good. I have a major sweet tooth so I'm always trying to come up with new ways to snack to quell my sweet craving, but aren't completely overboard on the sugar scale. All you need to do is peel a few kiwis. Slice them about 3/4" to 1" thick. Cut paper party straws in half. I use paper straws for everything and all drinks. I'm kind of obsessed. there are so many out there I just cant stop! Homegoods tends to have a new pack hidden in the store every time I visit. Stick one 1/2 straw into the kiwi until it's close to the middle/top half of slice. If your kiwi is not cut thick enough the straws will be tough and may pop through the front or back of the kiwi so be sure to cut at least 3/4" thick. Once complete with the straws, place kiwi on Reynolds Wrap tray and "pop" into freezer for an hour or until frozen. Now, for the chocolate part...
1. Use large metal saucepan and fill with an inch of water.
2. Place glass or metal bowl right into the water in saucepan. It's okay if bowl touches bottom of pan.
3. Turn stove top on to medium high heart.
4. Pour 1/2 bag or less of semi sweet chocolate morsels into bowl (1/2 bag is more than enough for up to 4-5 kiwis)
5. Chocolate will soften as the water begins to bubble.
6. Stir chocolate as it softens and remove from heat when water begins to roll of the sides of your bowl. a glass bowl is easiest to use when wanting to detect exactly when the chocolate is ready.
7. Start dipping. An extra spoon to smooth the chocolate as best as possible as you dip can be helpful.
8. Add any toppings such as coconut or sprinkles immediately following dipping the kiwi in chocolate.
9. Place back on tray and return to freezer for cold pops or let sit for 25 minutes to let the chocolate mold and then Bon Apetite!
xo RCN