Chocolate and White Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Like anything chocolate covered, these strawberries will bring happiness to your day. Whether you are celebrating a special day or simply ending your meal. Satisfy your chocolate craving in the simplest form.
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 114.7kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (32oz) fresh strawberries.
- Two blocks (8oz each) baking chocolate. Note1
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil. Note2
- Optional for garnishing:
- Sprinkles mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts… etc.
Instructions
- Line two baking sheets with parchment papers and set aside.
- Wash the strawberries and pat dry well. Note3
- Chop chocolate bars into almost equal size and place into a heat proof bowl . Add half a Tablespoon of the coconut oil to each bowl.
- Melt chocolate in the microwave. Microwave your chocolate on high for 20 seconds, stir then microwave again for 10 seconds intervals stirring in between.
- Hold one strawberry by the stem and dip it into the chocolate to cover. Tilt the bowl a bit if necessary.
- Let it drip then scrape the bottom against the edge of the bowl.
- If you are using sprinkles or going to dip them in nuts then do it now.
- Place on the parchment lined sheet.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator for 30 minutes for the chocolate to set.
- Use any excess chocolate to make ribbons on the strawberries and refrigerate again for 15 minutes.
- Serve immediately or in the same day for best quality.
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Notes
- You can use semi sweet, dark, milk or white chocolate.
- Coconut oil is good for you but it might leave a hint of coconut smell on your chocolate. If you cannot use coconut then you can use vegetable oil instead.
- Refer to the post for washing method and make sure your strawberries are really dry, chocolate do not stick to wet strawberries.
Nutrition
Calories: 114.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.3g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 6.9g | Saturated Fat: 5.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1.3mg | Sodium: 19.3mg | Potassium: 94.4mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 11.4g
