They’re Turning Pineapples Into Micro-Birthday Cakes.
Some ideas start with a craving—say, a mid-day desire for a combination of caramel, apples and pumpkin spice—and some start with a goal, says Olivia Dupin, product development chef for the company. The latter is what inspired the brands pineapple “birthday cakes.” Birthdays are the top category the company focuses on, so Dupins boss gave her a mission: Create a dipped fruit that immediately signals birthday to people the instant they see it.
Her boss challenged her to go one step further to make them truly resemble something you’d order from a bakery, so she coated the sides in micro chocolate chips (for the chocolate “cakes”) and coconut (for the white chocolate version) to make them look like something you’d order from a bakery. She came up with these pineapple rounds dipped in chocolate and coated in sprinkles, which are garnished with actual candles, so people could sing “Happy Birthday” just like they would with cake.
Also, do you know whether Edible Arrangements sells chocolate-covered strawberry arrangements?
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Cone is prepared with fresh, luscious strawberries that are hand-dipped in genuine, gourmet chocolate before being packed in an easy-to-hold cup holder. As far as we’re concerned, the only thing better than our famous chocolate-dipped strawberries is having the opportunity to enjoy them on the go.
In the meantime, add water to two pots, filling them to no deeper than 1 1/2 inches (4 cm), and gently simmer them. Put the white creme chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips in separate heat-resistant bowls. Turn off the heat, place the bowls inside the pots, and let the chips slowly melt. Stir occasionally. To keep the chocolate fluid, keep the bowls resting over the hot water while dipping.
Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Wash, peel and dry the fruit as needed. To support it on the skewer, slice or wedge large fruit into pieces that are at least 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick. If desired, cut shapes from larger pieces of fruit using cookie cutters. Leave grapes and strawberries whole. Thread the fruit and marshmallows onto the skewers. Chill until ready to dip.