Description
Chocolate-covered strawberries are a timeless romantic treat that combines juicy, ripe strawberries with rich, velvety chocolate. This elegant dessert is not only simple to prepare but also makes for a stunning centerpiece for any occasion, especially Valentine’s Day. With minimal ingredients and effort, you can create a delightful sweet surprise that beautifully expresses your affection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh strawberries (12–15 medium-sized)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Gently wash strawberries under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth, stirring between each.
- Dip each strawberry into the melted dark chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before placing them on parchment paper.
- Melt white chocolate chips using the same method and drizzle over the dark-coated strawberries for added flair.
- Allow to set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
- Serve beautifully arranged on a platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry (22g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg