Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Delicious chocolate covered strawberries are a perfect treat for any occasion.
Equipment
- microwave
- Microwave-proof bowl
- Tray
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips (175g)
- 2 teaspoon vegetable oil (or grapeseed oil, canola, peanut or other neutral oil)
- 500 g strawberries (~25 strawberries, depends on size)
Optional – for coating
- desiccated coconut
- crushed nuts
- sprinkles
- other coating of choice
Instructions
- Line a tray with baking paper (parchment paper).
- Place chocolate in a microwave proof bowl.
- Microwave on high in 30 second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Pick up a strawberry by its stem, or gather up the leaves around the stem to get a grip hold on the strawberry.
- Dip into the chocolate, rolling to coat most of it, then place onto the tray.
- Repeat with remaining strawberries.
- If using coconut / nuts or other coating, dip into the coating then lay on tray.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until chocolate is firm.
- Best served within 12 hours of making.
Notes
Use cooking / baking chocolate, not eating chocolate for best results. Chocolate can be dark, white, or milk as preferred. The addition of oil makes the chocolate shinier and softer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1strawberryCalories: 47kcalCarbohydrates: 5.7gProtein: 0.7gFat: 2.5gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 6mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 0.6gSugar: 4.6gVitamin C: 16.5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.2mg
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