Description
Follow these steps to make chocolate-covered strawberries topped with crunchy toasted nuts for an impressive dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, washed and completely dried
- 10 ounces dark or milk chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother dipping)
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds, pecans, or hazelnuts), finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter (for toasting nuts)
Instructions
- Prepare the nuts: Place the chopped nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the butter. Stir constantly for 3 to 5 minutes until the nuts are fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat immediately and spread them on a small plate to cool completely.
- Melt the chocolate: Place the chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the chocolate is smooth. Alternatively, melt the chocolate using a double boiler until smooth. Stir in the coconut oil if using.
- Dip the strawberries: Hold each dried strawberry by the stem end. Dip the strawberry into the melted chocolate, swirling to coat about three-quarters of the fruit.
- Add the topping: Immediately after dipping, while the chocolate is still wet, gently roll the coated section of the strawberry in the cooled, toasted nuts, or sprinkle the nuts over the chocolate.
- Set the chocolate: Place the coated strawberries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or speed up the process by chilling them in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
Notes
- Ensure your strawberries are completely dry before dipping; any water will cause the chocolate to seize.
- For the best texture, use high-quality chocolate that melts smoothly.
- If you want a very thin coating, use tempered chocolate, though this recipe works well without tempering.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0