Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Nuts (Printable)
Strawberries dipped in rich chocolate and topped with crunchy nuts for a delightful treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 12 large fresh strawberries, rinsed and thoroughly dried with stems intact
→ Chocolate
02 - 4 oz good-quality dark or milk chocolate, chopped
→ Nuts
03 - 1/4 cup finely chopped mixed nuts (pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts, or walnuts)
→ Optional
04 - 1 tsp coconut oil for smoother melted chocolate
# Directions:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Combine chocolate and coconut oil if using in a heatproof bowl. Melt over simmering water or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until completely smooth.
03 - Grasp each strawberry by the stem and dip into melted chocolate, rotating to coat approximately two-thirds of the berry.
04 - Immediately sprinkle or roll chocolate-covered portion in chopped nuts, shaking off any excess.
05 - Transfer dipped strawberries onto prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly apart.
06 - Allow chocolate to harden at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate 10-15 minutes until firm.
07 - Present immediately or arrange in single layer and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You look like someone who planned this all along, even when you absolutely did not.
- The transformation from humble fruit to glossy, jeweled confection feels like actual kitchen magic.
02 -
- Even a single drop of water on your strawberries will turn your smooth chocolate into grainy paste, pat them dry with obsessive care.
- Cold strawberries straight from the refrigerator will cause condensation that ruins the finish, let them come to room temperature first.
03 -
- Tilt your bowl of melted chocolate to create a deeper pool for easier dipping angles.
- Save a spoonful of melted chocolate to patch any bare spots or thin areas after the first set.