Description
Indulgent homemade chocolate-covered strawberries bring romantic dessert magic to romantic celebrations. Sweet berries dipped in silky chocolate create simple elegance that delights guests and satisfies chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 pound fresh strawberries (washed and dried)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange a parchment-lined baking sheet to create a staging area for chocolate-drenched strawberries.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth and glossy at 50% power.
- Grasp each strawberry by its leafy crown, elegantly submerging into the molten chocolate, allowing excess to cascade back into the bowl.
- Gently transfer chocolate-coated berries onto the prepared parchment sheet, ensuring they do not touch each other.
- Chill in the refrigerator for approximately 20 minutes, or until the chocolate shell becomes firm and develops a pristine matte finish.
- Present immediately for optimal flavor and texture, or preserve in a sealed container within the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.
Notes
- Select ripe, firm strawberries with bright red color and intact green tops for the best flavor and texture.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips or chopped chocolate that melts smoothly, like semi-sweet or dark chocolate for a rich taste.
- Add coconut oil to create a glossy, thin chocolate coating that hardens quickly and prevents chocolate from cracking.
- Gently pat strawberries dry with paper towels before dipping to ensure chocolate adheres perfectly and prevents water spots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 224 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg