Description
A simple yet magical recipe for dipping fresh strawberries in smooth, melted chocolate, creating a delightful treat that brings joy and comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)
- To taste sprinkles or crushed nuts (for decoration)
- A small tray or parchment paper
- A fork or dipping skewer
- A shallow bowl for the melted chocolate
- A cooling space in your fridge or a cool counter
- A little extra vanilla (optional)
- Fresh butter (optional, for richness)
- A touch of flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the strawberries under cool water and gently pat them dry with a soft towel.
- Arrange the berries on a tray lined with parchment and let them air dry.
- Chop the chocolate and place it in a shallow bowl with coconut oil.
- Warm the chocolate gently over a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring until glossy and smooth.
- Hold a strawberry by the leaves and dip it into the warm chocolate to coat.
- Lift the berry and let the excess chocolate drip back into the bowl.
- If desired, roll the berry in sprinkles or nuts while the chocolate is still soft.
- Place the dipped berry on parchment and allow it to set.
- Let the strawberries sit at room temperature or refrigerate until the chocolate firms up.
- Once set, enjoy immediately or arrange them on a plate for serving.
Notes
Store the dipped strawberries in a single layer in the refrigerator for up to a day or two, covered loosely with plastic wrap.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 strawberries
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate, strawberries, dessert, sweet treat, homemade, easy recipe