Chocolate Strawberries with Pistachios (Printer-Friendly)

Fresh strawberries coated in dark chocolate and sprinkled with crunchy pistachios for a sweet delight.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 12 large fresh strawberries, washed and thoroughly dried with stems on

→ Chocolate

02 - 5 oz good-quality dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped

→ Nuts

03 - ⅓ cup shelled unsalted pistachios, finely chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl and melt over simmering water using a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Alternatively, microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each.
03 - Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip into the melted chocolate, swirling to coat evenly. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
04 - Immediately sprinkle the dipped strawberries with chopped pistachios or press them into the nuts for a thicker layer.
05 - Place coated strawberries on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
06 - Let the chocolate set at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to speed setting.
07 - Serve immediately or keep in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Three ingredients transform into something that looks bakery-level fancy without any baking at all.
  • The contrast between cool juicy berries and snap of dark chocolate feels like a small luxury every single time.
  • You can make these while dinner is in the oven and still have time to clean up before anyone notices.
02 -
  • Even a drop of water will make your chocolate seize into a grainy mess, so dry those strawberries like your reputation depends on it.
  • If your chocolate thickens while you are dipping, set the bowl back over the warm water for a few seconds to loosen it up again.
03 -
  • Chop your pistachios finer than you think you need to, because big chunks fall off and leave bald spots.
  • If you are making these in warm weather, keep the finished berries chilled until the last possible moment or the chocolate will soften and smudge.

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