Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Nuts (Printable View)

Juicy strawberries coated in dark chocolate sprinkled with crunchy nuts for an elegant and easy indulgence.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 16 large fresh strawberries with stems, washed and thoroughly dried

→ Chocolate

02 - 6 oz high-quality dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa), chopped
03 - 2 oz high-quality white or milk chocolate, chopped (optional, for drizzling)

→ Nuts

04 - 1/2 cup finely chopped mixed nuts (pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts, or pecans)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper for dipping and setting the strawberries.
02 - In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate over a saucepan of simmering water using the double boiler method, stirring until smooth. Alternatively, microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each, until fully melted.
03 - Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip into the melted chocolate, swirling to coat about 3/4 of the berry.
04 - Immediately sprinkle the chopped nuts over the chocolate-coated section, or dip the berry into a bowl of nuts for heavier coverage.
05 - Place the dipped strawberries onto the prepared baking sheet.
06 - If using, melt the white or milk chocolate and drizzle over the dipped berries for decoration.
07 - Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 15 minutes for faster setting.
08 - Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between cool juicy fruit and crisp chocolate coating hits different than any dessert from a bakery
  • These look like you spent hours but come together in under thirty minutes
02 -
  • Any moisture on the berries will make your chocolate seize and turn grainy, so dry them thoroughly even after washing
  • Room temperature chocolate sets with a prettier shine than refrigerated, but the fridge is faster if you are in a time crunch
03 -
  • Keep a dry paper towel nearby to wipe the stems as you work, because chocolate fingers make everything messy
  • Let the berries come to room temperature before dipping if they have been refrigerated, or the chocolate will set too fast and look uneven

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