Gourmet Chocolate Covered Strawberries
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Gourmet Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Description
The recipe begins by washing and drying fresh strawberries completely, as even slight moisture prevents chocolate from adhering properly. Chocolate chips are melted carefully in a double boiler or microwave with frequent stirring to prevent burning. Each strawberry is dipped by the stem into the melted chocolate and gently twisted to remove excess chocolate, then optionally rolled in toppings such as crushed nuts or coconut while the chocolate is still wet.
The dipped strawberries are placed on parchment or waxed paper to cool and harden. Bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate is preferred to balance the berry sweetness, though milk chocolate can be used. The result is a firm chocolate shell surrounding a fresh strawberry, suitable for gifts or dessert.
They should be served after the chocolate has completely set. The topping adds extra flavor and texture but is optional. These strawberries combine fresh fruit juiciness with a crisp chocolate coating.
Ingredients
- 10 ounce package baking chip Bittersweet, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate, Ghirardelli
- 2 pounds strawberry stems attached, fresh
Instructions
- Start by washing the strawberries and then drying them VERY well. It's so important to dry the strawberries well because, as you may know, chocolate and water do not work well together! If the strawberries are the least bit wet the chocolate will not stick!
- If desired, add a handful of toppings, like crushed nuts or coconut, onto their own small plates. Line a sheet pan with parchment or waxed paper.
- Use a double boiler (instructions above in post) or microwave the chocolate for 30 second intervals, removing and stirring at each 30 second interval, until the chocolate has melted. Stir often, making sure not to burn the chocolate!
- Holding a strawberry by the stem, dip into melted chocolate, lift and twist slightly, letting the excess chocolate fall back into the bowl. At this point you may dip the strawberry in coconut or nuts (or leave it plain) and then place the strawberry on the parchment paper. Repeat with the rest of the strawberries.
- For a white chocolate drizzled strawberry, dip a fork in the melted white chocolate and drizzle the white chocolate over the dipped strawberries.
- Chill the strawberries until the chocolate sets, about 15 minutes.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are dried thoroughly after washing to allow chocolate to adhere properly.
- Bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate is preferred for a balanced taste; milk chocolate also works.
- Apply toppings like crushed nuts or coconut immediately after dipping in chocolate for best adherence.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 30strawberries
Amount Per Serving
Calories 40 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 40kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 17.8mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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