Chocolate Strawberry Pops
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4.9
Chocolate Strawberry Pops
Description
These Chocolate Strawberry Pops are made by piercing fresh strawberries with lollipop sticks, allowing for easy dipping and eating. The chocolate is melted gently with shortening to ensure a smooth, manageable coating that solidifies nicely around the berry. Finely chopped nuts or coconut flakes add a textural contrast and extra flavor notes when rolled over the chocolate before it sets.
The process of setting the dipped strawberries upright in a foam or wooden block ensures proper hardening of the chocolate without smearing. The final result is a combination of juicy strawberry sweetness with a thin but firm chocolate shell and textured toppings.
Storing any leftover pops in the refrigerator helps maintain freshness and ensures the chocolate remains crisp until served. This dessert pairs well as an elegant finger food or casual snack for parties or after meals.
Ingredients
- 1 lb strawberries
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp shortening
Toppings
- 1/4 cup nuts hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, or pistachios, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes
Instructions
- Cut off the ends of the strawberries and pierce each one with a lollipop stick.
- Melt the chocolate chips with shortening in the microwave in 20 second rounds, stirring between each just until the mixture is smooth.
- Dip each strawberry into the chocolate, followed the coconut flakes or finely chopped nuts.
- Let the strawberries set upright in a foam or wooden block for about 30 minutes before serving. Store remaining strawberries in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 76IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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