Fresh strawberries enrobed in luscious, glossy chocolate. An elegant, romantic treat perfect for special occasions or gifting.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 18-24 fresh strawberries, rinsed and thoroughly dried, stems left intact
→ Chocolate
02 - 7 oz semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped or high-quality chocolate chips
→ Optional Toppings
03 - 2 tbsp white chocolate, chopped for drizzling
04 - 2 tbsp chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or sprinkles
# Directions:
01 - Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Verify strawberries are completely dry to prevent chocolate from seizing.
02 - Place semisweet or dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, stirring until smooth. Alternatively, microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each interval.
03 - Hold each strawberry by the stem, dip into melted chocolate, turning to coat evenly. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
04 - Place dipped strawberries on prepared tray. Sprinkle desired toppings before chocolate begins to set.
05 - Melt white chocolate and drizzle over strawberries using a spoon or piping bag for decorative finish.
06 - Refrigerate tray for at least 30 minutes until chocolate is completely firm.
07 - Serve chilled or at room temperature. Best consumed within 24 hours. Store uncovered in refrigerator to prevent condensation.
