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Chocolate Covered strawberries are one of the easiest and most delicious treats you can make. They are perfect for Valentine’s Day but also make a great addition to your weekly meal prep. What Kind of Chocolate Should You Use For Your Chocolate Covered Strawberries?You will need 6 ounces of chocolate for 16 ounces of strawberries. Buy your favorite type of chocolate; milk chocolate, semi sweet chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, they all work. The higher the quality of your chocolate, the higher quality of your final product. I usually use the 72 % dark chocolate bar from Trader Joe’s, but again, choose your personal favorite. And even if all you have on hand are chocolate chips, then use them. You can still make some darn pretty delicious chocolate covered strawberries, even with chocolate chips. How To Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries
How To Melt Chocolate for Chocolate Covered Strawberries
How To Store Chocolate Covered Strawberries I love making chocolate covered strawberries on the weekend and then storing them in an airtight container right in my fridge. Be sure to line the bottom of your container with a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture; this ensures that your chocolate covered strawberries will happily last for up to five days in the fridge (sometimes even longer if the strawberries are super fresh). Course: DESSERT, sweet things Cuisine: American, Holiday Desserts, Valentine's Day Prep Time15 mins Cook Time10 mins Total Time25 mins Calories: 214kcal
*Chocolate covered strawberries are most delicious once they are closer to room temperature. Try taking your strawberries out of the fridge at least 15 minutes before serving. **If you have any extra melted chocolate in your bowl, don’t throw it away. You can dip nuts, dried fruits, pretzels, etc. in the leftover, so look through your cabinets and enjoy. Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 694mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 266.7mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1.9mg About Dani SpiesDani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen. Learn MoreWork With Me Reader InteractionsYum! I love this recipe.Can I use coconut oil in melting chocolate?The next time you're dipping treats in chocolate, add a dollop of coconut oil to the melting chocolate. The more coconut oil you use, the more liquid and smooth the chocolate coating will be. As a baseline, we recommend adding one tablespoon of coconut oil per one cup of chocolate.
How do you get chocolate to stick to strawberries?Use room temperature strawberries and DRY THEM really well.
Take the strawberries out of the fridge 15-30 minutes before dipping them. Wash them and gently dry them all over with a paper towel. You want to make sure they're very dry, otherwise the chocolate won't set on them properly.
How do you melt chocolate with coconut?Stir in coconut oil until melted and combined, if desired. 3Microwave method: Alternatively, place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between each, until the chocolate is almost smooth with some unmelted bits remaining. Remove the chocolate from microwave.
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