Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of fresh strawberries and rich chocolate with this easy recipe for chocolate covered strawberries. Perfect for any occasion, these treats are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound fresh strawberries
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional for smoother chocolate)
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the strawberries, leaving the stems intact.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil.
- Microwave the mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Place the coated strawberries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate the strawberries for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
Notes
For an extra touch, drizzle additional melted chocolate over the set strawberries or sprinkle with chopped nuts.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Chocolate Covered Strawberries, easy dessert, fresh strawberries, chocolate recipe, quick treat