Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Nuts (Printable View)
Fresh strawberries coated with dark chocolate and sprinkled with mixed nuts for an elegant bite.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 16 large fresh strawberries, washed and thoroughly dried, stems intact
→ Chocolate
02 - 7 oz dark chocolate (60% cocoa or higher), chopped into pieces
→ Nuts
03 - 1/3 cup finely chopped mixed nuts (pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to set dipped strawberries.
02 - Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, creating a double boiler. Stir gently until completely smooth. Alternatively, microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each burst.
03 - Hold each strawberry by the green stem and submerge into melted chocolate, swirling to coat three-quarters of the fruit. Lift and allow excess chocolate to drip back into bowl.
04 - Immediately sprinkle chopped nuts over chocolate-coated portion while still wet. For heavier coverage, roll strawberry gently in a shallow dish of nuts.
05 - Arrange finished strawberries on prepared baking sheet without touching. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 15 minutes until chocolate hardens completely.
06 - Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving for optimal texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between cool juicy strawberries and silky rich chocolate hits every pleasure receptor at once
- These look fancy enough for a dinner party but come together in under 20 minutes with zero actual cooking
- Theyre endlessly customizable with different nuts and chocolates so you can make them your own
02 -
- Even a tiny drop of water will seize your chocolate turning it into a grainy mess so dry your strawberries thoroughly first
- Room temperature chocolate sets more slowly than cold giving you better control over the nut coating
03 -
- Chill your washed strawberries for about 15 minutes before dipping to help the chocolate set faster
- Buy the best chocolate you can afford since the flavor really shines through with such simple ingredients