Vegan Chocolate Covered Strawberries
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Vegan Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Description
Begin by washing and thoroughly drying strawberries to ensure the chocolate adheres properly. Dark chocolate chips are melted with coconut oil in short bursts in the microwave, mixing between intervals to achieve a creamy, even consistency without burning. Each strawberry is dipped into this melted chocolate until evenly coated, then placed on parchment paper to set.
The coated strawberries chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes or until the chocolate is firm, forming a glossy shell around the fruit. The contrast between the mildly sweet strawberry and the rich, slightly oily chocolate coating offers a satisfying combination, suitable for vegan diets if using vegan-certified chocolate chips.
Serve chilled shortly after the chocolate hardens for best texture and flavor. The simplicity of ingredients and method makes this a practical dessert or snack to prepare at home with fresh fruit.
Careful drying and proper chilling are important to ensure the chocolate coating sticks and sets well without melting or separating when served.
Ingredients
- 1 carton strawberries about 20 strawberries
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- First, wash strawberries. Dry them completely. Line a large plate or baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a microwave safe dish, add dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30 second increments, stopping to stir between each increment.
- Once smooth and creamy, dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate mixture. Place on parchment paper.
- Repeat process for all strawberries.
- Place plate or pan in fridge. Chill for at least 20 minutes or until chocolate coating has hardened.
- Finally, serve!
Notes
- Make sure the strawberries are fully dry before dipping to help the chocolate adhere properly.
- Use vegan chocolate chips to keep this dessert fully vegan.
- Heat the chocolate mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, to avoid burning.
- Allow chocolate to harden completely in the fridge before serving for best texture.
- Store coated strawberries refrigerated for up to 2 days; they may become too ripe after 2-3 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20strawberries
Amount Per Serving
Calories 48 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 48kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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