Description
Indulge in the romantic delight of Heavenly Chocolate Covered Strawberries, perfect for expressing love on Valentine’s Day. This easy-to-follow recipe combines fresh, juicy strawberries with rich melted chocolate for an irresistible treat that is both visually stunning and delicious. Customize your dessert with various toppings to impress your loved ones and create a memorable centerpiece for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 medium-sized fresh strawberries (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup (6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- Optional toppings: crushed nuts, sprinkles, or shredded coconut as desired
Instructions
- Wash strawberries gently under cool water and pat dry with a clean towel.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Mix in coconut oil until combined.
- Dip each strawberry by its green stem into the melted chocolate, ensuring even coverage.
- Allow excess chocolate to drip off, then sprinkle optional toppings while the chocolate is still wet.
- Place dipped strawberries on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for about 30 minutes until the chocolate sets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry (40g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg