How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries - Easy Valentine's Day Recipe
Are you looking for a sweet treat to make for Valentine's Day or any time of the year? Look no further! In this recipe, we will guide you through the steps to make chocolate covered strawberries that are not only delicious but also easy to make. These strawberries are perfect for gifting or enjoying at home. We'll walk you through everything from preparing the strawberries to melting the chocolate and dipping them. Whether you're a beginner or a pro in the kitchen, you'll be able to create beautiful and tasty chocolate covered strawberries with this recipe. So, gather your ingredients and let's get started!
Ingredients:
- Strawberries
- Chocolate (milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, dark chocolate, or chocolate chips)
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil (can substitute avocado oil or grape seed oil)
Cooking steps:
- Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly. You can do this the night before and keep them in the fridge if desired.
- Set up a double boiler by placing a medium-sized pot with a few inches of water on the stove. Bring the water to a boil.
- Find a bowl that fits on top of the pot without touching the boiling water. Break up the chocolate bar into chunks and place it in the bowl along with the coconut oil.
- Carefully place the bowl on top of the pot with boiling water. Mix the chocolate and coconut oil until melted and well combined. Remove from heat.
- Hold the strawberry by the greens and dip it into the melted chocolate, coating it almost entirely while leaving a bit of red at the top.
- Place the chocolate-covered strawberry on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Repeat until all strawberries are coated.
- Optional: While the chocolate is still wet, you can dip the strawberries in mini chocolate chips, coconut flakes, or chopped nuts for added flavor and texture.
- If there's leftover chocolate in the bowl, you can pour it onto a tray or plate and mix in nuts or dried fruit for an extra treat.
- Place the baking sheet with the strawberries in the fridge for about 45 minutes to an hour, allowing the chocolate to harden.
- Once hardened, transfer the chocolate-covered strawberries to an airtight container if storing at home or gift them to loved ones in cute packaging.
- Enjoy your homemade chocolate covered strawberries as a delightful sweet treat throughout the week!
