Valentine Chocolate Dipped Strawberries (Printable)

Strawberries coated in melted chocolate and sprinkled with mixed nuts for a romantic, elegant sweet treat.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 12 large fresh strawberries, stems attached

→ Chocolate

02 - 5 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped
03 - 1 tsp coconut oil or unsalted butter (optional, for smoother chocolate)

→ Toppings

04 - 1/3 cup finely chopped mixed nuts (e.g., pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts, or pecans)

# Steps:

01 - Wash the strawberries gently and dry them thoroughly with paper towels. Make sure they are completely dry to help the chocolate adhere.
02 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
03 - Place the chocolate and coconut oil (if using) in a heatproof bowl. Melt over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler method) or microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
04 - Holding each strawberry by the stem, dip it into the melted chocolate, turning to coat evenly. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
05 - Immediately sprinkle or roll the dipped strawberry in the chopped nuts, ensuring even coverage.
06 - Place the finished strawberry on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining strawberries.
07 - Let the strawberries sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 10 minutes, until the chocolate is set.
08 - Serve immediately or store, lightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • These fancy looking treats come together in under 20 minutes but make anyone feel like a chocolatier
  • The nutty crunch against juicy fruit creates that perfect sweet and savory balance everyone craves
02 -
  • A single drop of water in your melting chocolate will cause it to seize into a grainy mess instantly
  • Room temperature strawberries work better than cold ones because condensation forms on chilled fruit
03 -
  • Hold dipped strawberries at an angle while the chocolate sets to prevent pooling at the bottom
  • Toast your nuts lightly in a dry pan before chopping to deepen their flavor significantly

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