Description
Indulge in a Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Bouquet that elevates any occasion with its irresistible combination of juicy strawberries and smooth chocolate. This delightful treat is visually stunning and perfect for celebrations, romantic gestures, or simply treating yourself. Experience every bite as a sweet explosion of flavor, creating lasting memories with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh strawberries (about 12 large strawberries)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (for drizzling)
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- colorful sprinkles or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the strawberries and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth, stirring between sessions.
- Dip each strawberry by its green stem into the melted dark chocolate, letting excess chocolate drip off before placing it on parchment paper.
- While the chocolate is still wet, add sprinkles or nuts for decoration if desired.
- Refrigerate the dipped strawberries for about 30 minutes until the chocolate hardens completely.
- For the bouquet, arrange decorated strawberries on skewers or sticks in a decorative vase.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For a smoother coating, use a double boiler to melt the chocolate evenly. Experiment with different toppings like crushed cookies or coconut flakes for added texture.