CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES

 

CHOCOLATE COATED STRAWBERRIES 

A lovely treat that you could make any time of the year but more so at Christmas or for Valentine’s Day. These Chocolate Covered Strawberries can be kept at room temperature for about a day. You could make them in the morning, and enjoy them later after a few hours. 

Ingredients 

1 pack of any brand cooking chocolate 

12 firm Strawberries 

1/2 teaspoon sunflower or coconut oil 

There are 2 ways to melt the chocolate . Break the chocolate into small bits

1 Place the  broken pieces of chocolate and oil  in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave HIGH for one minute. Remove and mix thoroughly till the chocolate bits are completely melted. Microwave for another 30 seconds and again mix well until the chocolate is completely melted 

Or 

2 Use a double boiler to melt the chocolate. Place a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (the water should not touch the bottom of the bowl)

Break up the chocolate into pieces and add it to the bowl along with 1/2 teaspoon of the oil (The oil will give the chocolate covered strawberries a glossy finish once the chocolate hardens, and a silky-smooth texture as you bite into it.)

Stir the chocolate with a dry, heatproof spatula until melted and the oil is fully incorporated.

Once your chocolate is melted, work quickly to coat your washed and dried strawberries. The strawberries should be completely dry. 

Dip the strawberries into the melted chocolate, with a spoon swirling to coat all sides.

Place each chocolate dipped strawberry on a wax paper lined tray or  pan and let the chocolate get firm at room temperature keep in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to speed up the hardening. 

Enjoy your chocolate coated strawberries