Chocolate-Covered Strawberries for Valentine's Day
A delightful treat combining fresh strawberries and rich chocolate, perfect for expressing love on Valentine's Day.
Equipment
- Microwave-safe bowl
- parchment paper
- baking sheet
Ingredients
For the chocolate-covered strawberries
- 1 pound fresh strawberries Choose ripe, firm strawberries that are free from blemishes.
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips Main coating for the strawberries.
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil Optional, helps make the chocolate smoother.
- white chocolate chips Optional for drizzling.
- sprinkles or crushed nuts Optional for decoration.
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by washing and drying them thoroughly.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Add decorations like white chocolate drizzle, sprinkles, or crushed nuts while the chocolate is still wet.
- Chill the dipped strawberries in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes until the chocolate sets.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for best freshness.