Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Chocolate covered strawberries are the ultimate Valentine's treat!
Treat your sweetheart to some chocolate covered strawberries. They're perfect for Valentine's Day, bridal showers and weddings, or any special occasion.
This chocolate-covered strawberry recipe is so simple, yet so good! The pretty red strawberries enrobed in chocolate make a lovely presentation.
You can really get creative with this recipe too. Try using milk or white chocolate in place of the semi-sweet pieces, or melt some white chocolate to drizzle over the dipped strawberries to make them even prettier.
You could also dip other fruits, like banana chunks, apple slices, mandarin orange segments, or pineapple. Just make sure the fruit is completely dry before dipping to allow the chocolate to adhere.
The strawberries are best eaten the day they are prepared, but you can store them, covered, in the refrigerator for a couple of days if necessary.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1 pound fresh strawberries with leaves and stems attached
Wash strawberries, keeping leaves and stems intact. Allow to dry thoroughly on paper towels.
Line a baking sheet or large tray with waxed paper. In a double-boiler, melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring until smooth.
Holding strawberries by their stems, dip about 2/3 of each berry into the chocolate mixture. Place dipped berries on the waxed paper. Refrigerate until set; about 30 minutes.
Makes about 30 medium strawberries.
* Note: Instead of using a double-boiler, you can melt the chocolate and shortening in the microwave. Use a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high power for 30 seconds. Stir, and continue microwaving at 30-second intervals until chocolate is almost melted. Stir until mixture is completely smooth. Do not overheat.
