Description
Delight your guests at the Christmas party with these gourmet chocolate covered strawberries. Using high-quality Ghirardelli chocolate and fresh strawberries, this recipe is simple yet elegant. The strawberries are dipped in rich melted chocolate and optionally coated with toppings like crushed nuts or coconut for an added festive touch. Perfect as a sweet, bite-sized treat, these chocolate covered strawberries are chilled to set the chocolate and can be drizzled with contrasting white chocolate for extra flair.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate
- 10 ounce package Ghirardelli Baking Chips (Bittersweet, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate) (285 g)
- Optional: White chocolate for drizzling
Fruit
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries, stems attached
Optional Toppings
- Crushed nuts
- Coconut flakes
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Wash the strawberries thoroughly and then dry them very well. Ensuring the strawberries are completely dry is crucial because chocolate will not adhere properly if any moisture remains.
- Prepare Toppings and Work Area: If using toppings like crushed nuts or coconut flakes, place them onto separate small plates. Line a sheet pan with parchment or waxed paper to place the dipped strawberries.
- Melt the Chocolate: Using a double boiler or microwave, melt the chocolate by heating in 30-second intervals. After each interval, remove and stir to avoid burning until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Dip Strawberries: Holding each strawberry by the stem, dip it into the melted chocolate, then lift and twist slightly to let excess chocolate fall back into the bowl. If desired, immediately dip the chocolate-covered strawberry into the chosen topping, then place it on the parchment-lined pan.
- Optional Drizzle: To add a decorative white chocolate drizzle, dip a fork into melted white chocolate and drizzle it over the dipped strawberries.
- Chill to Set: Place the dipped strawberries in the refrigerator and chill for about 15 minutes or until the chocolate is fully set.
Notes
- Bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate is preferred for a rich flavor, but milk chocolate works great as well.
- Adding toppings like crushed nuts or coconut flakes immediately after dipping creates a festive texture and flavor contrast.
- Be sure strawberries are completely dry before dipping to ensure the chocolate coats evenly and sticks properly.
- Using high-quality baking chips enhances the taste and texture of the finished product.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
