Luxurious Chocolate Covered Strawberries
These aren't just any chocolate-covered strawberries – they're little bites of heaven! Picture this: perfectly ripe, juicy strawberries enrobed in silky-smooth chocolate with a gorgeous shine that'll make your guests gasp!
Ingredients
- For the Base Recipe:
- 1 pound fresh strawberries about 20-24 berries
- 12 ounces high-quality semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Optional Toppings because why not go extra?! 😉:
- 4 ounces white chocolate
- ¼ cup crushed pistachios
- ¼ cup toasted coconut flakes
- ¼ cup crushed freeze-dried raspberries
Instructions
- Prep Those Beautiful Berries (5 minutes)
- Gently wash your strawberries (treat them like the queens they are!)
- Pat them dry with paper towels – and I mean REALLY dry
- Let them reach room temp (cold berries are NOT our friends here)
- Set Up Your Dipping Station (5 minutes)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Get your toppings ready in small bowls
- Clear some fridge space (trust me, you'll thank me later!)
- Chocolate Time! (10 minutes)
- Fill your saucepan with 2 inches of water and bring to a simmer
- Place chocolate and coconut oil in a heat-safe bowl
- Set bowl over simmering water (not touching the water!)
- Stir gently until smooth and glossy (about 5 minutes)
- The Grand Dipping! (15 minutes)
- Hold each berry by its leaves (like you're holding a tiny umbrella!)
- Dip at a 45-degree angle (that's the sweet spot!)
- Twirl as you lift (this is where the magic happens!)
- Place on parchment paper
- Add any toppings while chocolate is still wet
- The Finishing Touch (15 minutes)
- Pop those beauties in the fridge for EXACTLY 15 minutes
- No peeking! (I know it's hard, but patience pays off!)
Notes
Nutritional Information (per strawberry)
Calories: 70 Total Fat: 4g Saturated Fat: 2.5g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 5mg Total Carbohydrates: 8g Dietary Fiber: 1g Sugar: 6g Protein: 1g Iron: 0.5mg Calcium: 10mg