Description
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries offer a delightful combination of fresh, juicy strawberries and rich chocolate. This easy recipe is perfect for any occasion, making it a must-try for dessert lovers who appreciate home-cooked treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh, ripe strawberries
- 12 ounces chocolate chips or candy melts
- 2 teaspoons shortening
- assorted toppings (optional)
- additional chocolate for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Melt chocolate or candy melts in microwave-safe bowls, adding shortening if using chocolate chips.
- Dip washed, dried strawberries into melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage.
- Roll dipped strawberries in toppings if desired.
- Place coated strawberries on parchment paper to dry.
- For a finishing touch, drizzle additional melted chocolate over dried strawberries.
Notes
Choose the largest strawberries available for a more impactful presentation.
Experiment with different types of chocolate for unique flavor combinations.
Use a variety of toppings to cater to different preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg