How to Make Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
A dessert that is actually good for you: dark chocolate dipped strawberries. They are easy and fun to make for any special occasion treat. Choose large, organic strawberries for the best flavor and a good quality, dark or bittersweet 70% chocolate. These are best enjoyed the same day, but you can make them the night ahead and refrigerate. If you are following The Daniel Plan, skip the fancy sugars.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 236kcal
Ingredients
- 12 large fresh strawberries preferably organic
- 8 ounces dark bittersweet chocolate 70%-85%, chopped coarse
Garnish Options
- Assorted decorative sprinkles
- 3 ounces good quality white chocolate for decorating
Instructions
- Wash strawberries and allow them to dry totally and completely on a paper towel lined plate or tray. Ready another plate or tray with wax paper or parchment to hold the dipped berries.
- Set up a double boiler. Fill a 4-5 quart saucepan with a few inches of water. Bring to a strong simmer. Place the dark chocolate in a small to medium stainless steel bowl that will fit just inside of the pan. Place bowl on top of the pan and turn heat down to low. Melt chocolate slowly, stirring occasionally until smooth. Alternatively, use the microwave at low power levels and for short amounts of time until melted.
- Carefully holding a berry my the stem, dip and roll the berry in the melted chocolate. Allow excess to drip off, then turn the berry upside down for a few seconds to set. Place the berry on the clean lined tray. When the berry has set for a minute, sprinkle with decorative sugar if desired. To decorate with white chocolate, melt the white chocolate and use a fork to drizzle lines on the berries, then drag a toothpick across the lines to create a pattern.
Notes
Note – for clean white lines, allow the chocolate to set up completely, then drizzle with the white chocolate.
Nutrition
Serving: 2berries | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 3mg