Handmade Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (+ time for strawberries to dry thoroughly and for melted chocolate to set)
- Cook Time: 4 - 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 - 6 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 16-oz. container strawberries, preferably organic
- 1/2 c. 60% cacao dark chocolate baking chips*
- 1 1/2 T. coconut oil, divided
- 1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips*
- 1/4 c. white chocolate chips
- 1/4 c. pecans, very finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with wax paper or a Silpat™ baking mat. Set aside.
- Thoroughly wash strawberries and pat dry with a paper towel or allow to air dry.
- Place the strawberries on the prepared baking sheet and allow them air dry for one hour or until completely dry. Overnight is recommended.
- Place the dark chocolate chips and one-half tablespoon coconut oil in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave the chocolate chips 20 seconds at a time, stirring in between each segment, until they are melted and completely smooth.
- If using two types of chocolate chips, repeat steps #4 and #5 with the semi-sweet chocolate chips, one-half tablespoon coconut oil, and the remaining strawberries.
- Dip half the strawberries into the dark chocolate until covered.
- Gently drag the bottom edge against the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate before transferring the handmade chocolate covered strawberry to the baking sheet.
- If you are using pecans, place the finely chopped pecans in a small bowl and set aside.
- Dip the bottom of the strawberries in the melted chocolate and then dip into the bowl of chopped pecans.
- Swirl the strawberries until the bottom of each strawberry is completely coated in the nuts.
- Transfer the strawberries to the baking sheet with the other strawberries.
- Allow the chocolate to harden on the strawberries for approximately 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Once the chocolate is hard, place the white chocolate chips and the remaining coconut oil in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave the chocolate, 20 seconds at a time, stirring in between segments, until the chocolate is completely melted.
- Carefully drizzle the melted white chocolate over half the chocolate-covered strawberries with a spoon. For better control, use a pastry bag fitted with a very small tip or an empty squeeze bottle for this.
- When the chocolate is firm, remove the baking sheet from the refrigerator and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
*Use either 1 cup dark chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips, if preferred
