Chocolate Covered Strawberries is a simple dessert that takes a ripe, juicy strawberry dipped in melted chocolate and drizzled or dipped in various toppings to make a sweet treat. Melt someones heart with this decadent dessert!
Who doesn’t love a fresh and juicy strawberry covered in chocolate?! These strawberries are a weakness of mine! Fruit plus chocolate equals pure happiness for me. Every bite is filled with a juicy and chocolaty strawberry that just melts in your mouth and gives you that fresh strawberry taste with a crisp chocolate coating.special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 ounce semi-sweet chocolate or white chocolate
- 1 Tablespoon shortening
- 1 pint strawberries
Optional Toppings:
- Sprinkles
- mini chocolate chips
- chopped nuts
- crushed candy bars
- crushed peppermint
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a small microwave safe bowl, add the chocolate of choice and shortening. Melt and stir after every 30 seconds until chocolate is completely smooth.
- Dip the strawberry so that it completely covers and lay on parchment paper to set. If using toppings, immediately put on the top.
