Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe
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Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe
Description
The Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries recipe uses fresh strawberries with stems attached, dipped in semi-sweet chocolate that has been carefully melted and tempered over a double boiler to maintain shine and texture. Tempering involves melting two-thirds of the chocolate and then cooling it to 90°F by adding the remaining chocolate. This ensures the chocolate sets with a smooth surface instead of dull or streaky finishes.
Strawberries are rinsed and dried thoroughly to help the chocolate adhere. Additional toppings, such as finely chopped nuts, coconut flakes, crushed Oreos, or white chocolate drizzles, offer variety and enhance the finished look and flavor. After coating, the chocolate needs to set before serving.
These chocolate covered strawberries are ideal for dessert or gifting. They can be stored uncovered in the refrigerator for 1-2 days without losing their texture, making them convenient for advance preparation.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Covered Strawberries:
- 2 lbs strawberry stems attached (25-count, large
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate finely chopped if using bars, bars or chips
Optional Toppings:
- white chocolate chips melted to dip and drizzle
- nuts walnuts, pistachios, almonds, finely chopped
- coconut flakes finely chopped
- Sprinkles or sanding sugar
- Oreo cookies crushed
Instructions
Prep Strawberries:
- Rinse strawberries and pat dry thoroughly with a paper towel. Place in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
How to Melt and Temper Chocolate:
- Fill a medium saucepan with 1 inch of water and bring to a simmer over medium/low heat.
- Put 2/3 of your chopped chocolate into a rimmed bowl and set over your double boiler. Stir constantly for about 2 minutes or until chocolate is mostly melted and reaches 110˚F on a thermometer (not hotter than 120˚F or chocolate will burn).
- Immediately remove the bowl from heat with oven mitts and set it on a kitchen towel. To temper the chocolate, add the remaining 1/3 of your chocolate and stir constantly until cooled to 90˚F (the optimal dipping temperature is 90˚F.) If it starts to cool, return the bowl to the double boiler to warm it back to 90˚F.
How to Dip Strawberries:
- Working with one strawberry at a time, pull back the leaves to use as a handle. Then dip and roll in chocolate until evenly coated. Lift up the strawberry and let excess chocolate drip off. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.**
To Decorate Strawberries:
- Sprinkle on nuts, crumbs, or sprinkles while chocolate is moist so it adheres. Once semi-sweet chocolate is set, you can drizzle and decorate with melted white chocolate.
Notes
- Use chocolate containing cocoa butter such as Ghirardelli semi-sweet or Trader Joe's Belgian chocolate for best results.
- Store finished strawberries uncovered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days to maintain texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 25large strawberries
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 90kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 10g | |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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