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Nothing says I love you like a beautiful plate of chocolate covered strawberries. There's something about those little red beauties dipping in silky melted chocolate that just screams romance.
That's why chocolate covered strawberries are the dessert of all desserts that you should totally be making on Valentine's Day!
I can't even begin to tell you how easy it is to make these! Actually, I can. CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRIES ARE SO EASY TO MAKE!
1. Melt chocolate.
2. Dip strawberries in chocolate.
3. Let the chocolate set.
Done and done! I mean, so easy, right? And they look oh, so pretty when they're done.
While chocolate covered strawberries are ideal for Valentine's Day, they're also perfect for lots of other occasions. How about a spring brunch, a graduation party, or on New Year's Eve? Or how about wrapped up in a pretty little box and given as a birthday gift!
I, for one, love getting thoughtful homemade foodie gifts and I'd be willing to bet whoever you decide to gift them to would love them, too.
Honestly, you don't even need an occasion to make chocolate covered strawberries. Make a batch, pop them in the fridge, and indulge as you see fit!
HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES
Chocolate covered strawberries are made by dipping fresh strawberries in melted chocolate. They are placed on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerated until the chocolate is set. Melted white chocolate can be drizzled over the chocolate covered strawberries if desired.WHAT KIND OF CHOCOLATE SHOULD I USE TO MAKE CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES?
You can use either candy melts or chocolate chips for this recipe. Either will work. You can dip your strawberries in milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate.
DO I HAVE TO USE A DOUBLE BOILER TO MELT THE CHOCOLATE?
No, you don't have to use a double boiler to melt chocolate. While a double boiler will prevent the chocolate from heating too quickly and seizing, a microwave can do the same job if done properly. The chocolate can be melted in the microwave with a small amount of coconut oil (or shortening or other neutral oil) for 30 second increments, stirring between each increment until the chocolate is melted. QUICK TIP: White chocolate will seize more quickly than other kinds of chocolate!CAN YOU FREEZE CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES
Chocolate covered strawberries should not be frozen. When strawberries are frozen and thawed, the strawberries can become soft and mushy. If you still want to try to freeze chocolate covered strawberries, they should be eaten while they are still partially frozen.
HOW TO STORE CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES
Chocolate covered strawberries can be stored in the refrigerator or on the counter loosely covered with foil or plastic wrap.HOW LONG DO CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES LAST?
Chocolate covered strawberries can be stored in the refrigerator for two days. Chocolate covered strawberries stored at room temperature should be enjoyed within 24 hours.
MORE VALENTINE'S DAY DESSERT IDEAS
Looking for more Valentine's Day dessert ideas? Check out a few of my favorite goodies from the archives that are sure to impress your honey:
If you try this easy chocolate covered strawberries recipe, I'd love to know what you think in the comments below. Enjoy!
Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Strawberries make the perfect dessert for you and your sweetheart on Valentine's Day. You can make them from start to finish in just fifteen minutes!
prep time: cook time: total time: 15 MIN
INGREDIENTS
1 pound (15-20) fresh strawberries
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons coconut oil
WHITE CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE (optional)
1/4 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
a few drops of red food coloring
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each 30-second interval until just melted.
2. Dip the strawberries in the melted chocolate and place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Melt the white chocolate chips and 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each 30-second interval until just melted. Stir in red food coloring.
4. Spoon the white chocolate into a small baggie and snip off one corner of the baggie. Drizzle the white chocolate over the chocolate covered strawberries.
5. Freeze the strawberries for 10 minutes or until set.
NOTES
Be careful not to overheat the chocolate chips. Overheating will cause the chocolate to seize.
You can leave the strawberries on the counter to let the chocolate set, but it will take about an hour.
Do not leave your strawberries in the freezer for more than 10 minutes.
Author: Becky
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