Description
A simple, step-by-step guide for making Chocolate Covered Strawberries, complete with topping suggestions and instructions for creating a DIY strawberry bouquet.
Ingredients
Fresh Strawberries (1 lb )
Chocolate (Callebaut, Ghirardelli, Baker’s) (1 lb )
Instructions
- Wash and Dry the Strawberries: Thoroughly wash the strawberries and dry them completely. Ensure they are very dry, as any moisture will prevent the chocolate from sticking.
- Prepare Toppings (Optional): If you want to add toppings like crushed nuts or coconut, place them on small plates.
- Line a Sheet Pan: Cover a sheet pan with parchment or waxed paper to place the dipped strawberries on.
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Melt the Chocolate:
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Double Boiler Method: Place a heat-safe bowl over a saucepan with simmering water. Add the chocolate to the bowl and stir constantly until melted and smooth.
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Microwave Method: Microwave the chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until melted. Be careful not to burn the chocolate.
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- Dip the Strawberries: Hold a strawberry by the stem, dip it into the melted chocolate, and gently lift and twist to let the excess chocolate drip off.
- Add Toppings (Optional): While the chocolate is still wet, dip the strawberry into your desired toppings or leave it plain.
- Place on Sheet Pan: Lay the dipped strawberries on the parchment-lined sheet pan.
- Drizzle with White Chocolate (Optional): If desired, use a fork to drizzle melted white chocolate over the strawberries.
- Chill: Let the strawberries chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes until the chocolate sets.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chocolate
- Cuisine: Any
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Strawberry
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 7 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg