Description
Make decadent chocolate-dipped strawberries decorated with edible gold leaf for an elegant dessert presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, stems intact
- 10 ounces high-quality dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional, for smoother dip)
- 1 small sheet edible gold leaf
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries gently and dry them completely. Moisture will cause the chocolate to seize. Lay them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt the chopped chocolate in a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. If using, stir in the coconut oil or shortening. Do not let water splash into the chocolate.
- Hold each strawberry by the stem or leaves. Dip it into the melted chocolate, swirling to coat about three-quarters of the berry.
- Lift the berry out, letting excess chocolate drip back into the bowl. Place the dipped strawberry back onto the parchment-lined sheet.
- While the chocolate is still wet, carefully pick up a small piece of the edible gold leaf using dry tweezers or a clean, dry paintbrush.
- Gently press or place the gold leaf onto the chocolate surface of the strawberry.
- Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature or briefly in the refrigerator (about 15 minutes).
Notes
- Ensure your strawberries are completely dry before dipping; water causes chocolate to harden unevenly.
- Use tweezers or a dry brush to handle the gold leaf, as oils from your fingers will ruin its appearance.
- Store finished strawberries in a single layer in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one day.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0