Chocolate Covered Strawberries | Recipe
Everything you need to know about making chocolate covered strawberries at home, using real chopped chocolate.
Ya know those precious little love stories where the guy meets the girl of his dreams in elementary or middle school, and it's happy-ever-after from then on out? Loving the same Valentine for a lifetime -- it's just a truly precious notion not many can steak claim to. You may think I'm leading up to my own love story here, but it's not the probably not the one you're expecting. My husband and I actually didn't meet until college. No. The love story I'm leading up to isn't the one I share with my guy, it's the one I share with chocolate. Specifically, chocolate covered strawberries. Now, that's a love story I can claim from childhood to this very day.
Tips:
-When working with chocolate, make sure work surface and utensils are void of any water or dampness.
-Make sure strawberries are thoroughly dry, and it is best if they are room temperature before dipping.
-Use a bowl just big enough to fit the chopped chocolate. This will make it easier for dipping.
-Have ready any toppings you intend to use, as the chocolate tends to dry fairly quickly.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds fresh strawberries
6 ounces semi-sweet or white chocolate, finely chopped
1 scant tablespoon of shortening
Optional toppings:
Melted white chocolate for drizzling
Crushed toffee bits
Sliced almonds, roughly chopped
Miniature chocolate chips
Sprinkles
Method:
Rinse and thoroughly dry strawberries. Set aside until ready to use. Have ready a work surface lined with large sheets of wax paper.
Add the chopped chocolate and the shortening to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring after each increment. The chocolate will likely be melted after 1 1/2 - 2 minutes.
Lift the leaves, and gently gripping the strawberry just underneath them, swirl it around in the chocolate until two-thirds of the berry has been coated, lift and allow excess chocolate to fall. Place onto the wax paper and add desired topping. Repeat with remaining strawberries. Allow to the coating to set and harden, about 1 hour depending on your environments' temperature/humidity. Serve and enjoy.
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Would pair well with:
Champagne or Prosecco
