Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Chocolate covered strawberries are a delightful treat combining fresh strawberries with rich chocolate, perfect for gifts or special occasions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Fresh strawberries About 1 lb, choose ripe and firm strawberries.
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips For dipping strawberries.
- 1 cup White chocolate chips Optional, for drizzling.
- Sprinkles or toppings Optional for decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash the strawberries under cool water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heat them in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
Dipping
- Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip it into the melted chocolate, swirling to coat evenly.
- Allow excess chocolate to drip off and place the dipped strawberry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- If using white chocolate, melt it in a similar way and drizzle it over the dipped strawberries.
- Sprinkle toppings like sprinkles or nuts on the wet chocolate before it hardens.
- Repeat the process for all strawberries.
Setting
- Once finished, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
Notes
Arrange finished strawberries on a decorative platter to serve. Best enjoyed within 1-2 days for optimal freshness. Store in a single layer in an airtight container in the refrigerator.