Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Delicious chocolate covered strawberries, a perfect balance of elegance and simplicity, ideal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
- Optional toppings: crushed nuts, sprinkles, coconut flakes, sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare your strawberries: Rinse under cool water and pat dry; leave the green tops on for easy dipping.
- Melt the chocolate: Break into small pieces and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until almost melted.
- Dip the strawberries: Hold by the green stem and swirl into the chocolate to coat; let excess drip off.
- Add your toppings: Sprinkle while chocolate is still wet or roll in toppings for better adherence.
- Let them set: Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or 10 minutes in the freezer.
- Serve and enjoy: Transfer to a platter and drizzle extra chocolate if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in a single layer in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate, strawberries, dessert, sweet treat, easy recipe
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