Chocolate Covered Strawberries (Printer-Friendly)
Fresh strawberries coated in glossy dark chocolate with optional white chocolate drizzle.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 20 large fresh strawberries, washed and thoroughly dried with leaves intact
→ Chocolate
02 - 7 oz high-quality dark chocolate (60–70% cacao), chopped
03 - 1.75 oz white or milk chocolate, chopped (optional, for drizzling)
# How to Make It:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to arrange coated strawberries.
02 - Place dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl and melt gently using a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
03 - Hold each strawberry by the leaves and dip into melted dark chocolate, turning to coat evenly; allow excess chocolate to drip off.
04 - Place dipped strawberries onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
05 - If desired, melt white or milk chocolate and drizzle decoratively over the coated strawberries.
06 - Let the chocolate set at room temperature for 15–20 minutes or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes until firm.
07 - Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
# Expert Advice:
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- It's like sharing a secret with a friend that turns simple fruit into something indulgent and impressive
- The combination of fresh strawberries with smooth chocolate quickly became my favorite go-to dessert for celebrations
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- Make sure strawberries are completely dry before dipping or the chocolate will seize and look grainy
- Sprinkling chopped nuts or edible gold leaf before chocolate sets took my presentations to the next level
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- Chopping the chocolate finely allows it to melt evenly and avoids scorching
- Using the leaves as handles keeps your fingers clean and makes dipping easier