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Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Plump fresh strawberries enrobed in dark and white chocolate with elegant drizzle

⏱️ Prep: 20min🍳 Cook: 5min⏰ Total: 25min👥 Serves: 16🌡️ room_temp
✓ vegetarian✓ gluten-free
⚠️ Contains: 🥛 Dairy

Ingredients

  • 1 lblarge strawberries(with stems, washed and dried)
  • 8 ozdark chocolate(60-70% cacao, chopped)
  • 4 ozwhite chocolate(chopped)
  • 1 tbspcoconut oil(divided)
  • sea salt flakes(optional)
  • crushed pistachios(optional)
  • edible gold dust(optional)

📝 Make Ahead

Best made within 4 hours of serving. Do not refrigerate for extended periods or berries will weep. Store at cool room temperature.

Instructions

  1. Line baking sheet with parchment paper
  2. Ensure strawberries are completely dry - any moisture will cause chocolate to seize
  3. Melt dark chocolate with half the coconut oil in double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals
  4. Stir until smooth
  5. Holding by stem, dip each strawberry 3/4 into dark chocolate
  6. Let excess drip off and place on parchment
  7. Melt white chocolate with remaining coconut oil
  8. Drizzle white chocolate over dark chocolate-dipped berries
  9. Add optional toppings before chocolate sets
  10. Refrigerate 15 minutes to set
  11. Serve at room temperature within 4 hours

💡 Pro Tips

Dry strawberries are essential - even a drop of water makes chocolate seize. Room temperature berries dip better than cold. Quality chocolate matters - use at least 60% cacao. Work quickly while chocolate is fluid. Gold dust and fancy toppings elevate the presentation.

📜 History

Chocolate-dipped strawberries became the ultimate romantic symbol in America, popularized by chocolate shops and high-end confectioners in the late 20th century. The combination of fresh fruit and rich chocolate is simple yet undeniably sensual.

🍸 Pairs Well With

Also pairs well with:

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