Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
Fresh strawberries coated in smooth semisweet chocolate and allowed to set until firm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
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Step 2
Rinse the strawberries under cool running water. Spread them on a kitchen towel and pat them completely dry, including around the leaves.
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Step 3
Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until nearly melted.
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Step 4
Stir the melted chocolate until the remaining pieces dissolve and the mixture is smooth.
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Step 5
Hold each prepared strawberry by its leaves and dip it into the melted chocolate. Let the excess drip into the bowl, then place it on the lined baking sheet.
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Step 6
Leave the dipped strawberries at room temperature until the chocolate is firm.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Wash hands and rinse the strawberries before use. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and eat them within 2 days.
Risk factors
- Fresh strawberries may carry surface contamination.
- Heated chocolate and the microwave-safe bowl may cause burns.