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Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

A quick, healthy, and flavorful dessert that's elegant and easy to make, perfect for any occasion!
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Total Time 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries rinsed and thoroughly dried
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or white chocolate – your preference!
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening optional, for shinier chocolate
  • sprinkles, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, sea salt Optional toppings

Equipment

  • Heatproof Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. Gently rinse the strawberries and pat them completely dry with paper towels. This is crucial for the chocolate to adhere properly.
    1 pound fresh strawberries
  2. In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler method) or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, melt the chocolate chips. Stir frequently until smooth. If using, whisk in the coconut oil or shortening for a smoother, shinier finish.
    12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening
  3. Hold a strawberry by its leaves and dip it into the melted chocolate, swirling to coat about two-thirds of the way up.
    1 pound fresh strawberries, 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  4. If desired, immediately sprinkle the dipped strawberry with your chosen toppings.
    sprinkles, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, sea salt
  5. Place the dipped strawberries on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
    1 pound fresh strawberries
  6. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm.
  7. Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Covered Strawberries immediately!