Description
A simple recipe for coating fresh strawberries with melted white chocolate, perfect for a quick, elegant dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, washed and completely dried
- 8 ounces good quality white chocolate, chopped or chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional, for smoother melting)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: Wash the strawberries and dry them thoroughly. Moisture will cause the chocolate to seize. Leave the stems and leaves intact for easy handling.
- Melt the white chocolate: Place the chopped white chocolate and the optional oil/shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted. Do not overheat. Alternatively, melt the chocolate using a double boiler over simmering water, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Dip or drizzle: Hold a strawberry by the stem. Dip the bottom half into the melted white chocolate, or use a fork to drizzle the chocolate over the top surface.
- Set the chocolate: Place the coated strawberries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper.
- Chill: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely set.
- Serve immediately or store in a cool place.
Notes
- Ensure your strawberries are completely dry before dipping; any water will ruin the chocolate texture.
- For a thinner drizzle, add a tiny bit more coconut oil to the melted chocolate.
- If you want to add decoration, sprinkle fine sugar or small nonpareils onto the chocolate immediately after dipping, before it sets.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 2 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Dipping/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 strawberries
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg