Valentine's Day Strawberries
These Valentines Day Strawberries are an easy treat to prepare for that special someone, family or class party. These white chocolate covered strawberries are easy to modify and decorate any way you like, making them perfect for Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, a bridal shower or any other special occasion.
Servings 6
Calories 393kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz white chocolate chips or chocolate candy melts
- 1 pound large strawberries with leaves intact approximately 15-18
- 1 teaspoon of shortening or coconut oil to make chocolate coating smoother and thinner
- ½ cup sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry the strawberries, keeping the leaves intact. You want the strawberries completely dry before dipping and brought to room temperature, so plan accordingly.
- Microwave instructions: In a SMALL microwave safe bowl (I prefer a silicone bowl), melt the white chocolate with the shortening or coconut oil, if using. Be sure to set the microwave on 50% power and cook in 20 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until smooth. If you try to melt at full power, you can easily burn the white chocolate.
- Stove top instructions: Using a double boiler, heat water over low heat, with the chocolate and shortening (if using) can slowly melt. Stir constantly until chocolate is fully melted. White chocolate burns easily, so keep the heat low and be careful not add water to the melted chocolate or it will seize.
- Using a bamboo skewer or fork, pierce the strawberry through top of the strawberry (through the leaves). Dip and swirl the strawberry into the melted chocolate to coat it evenly. Gently shake off excess chocolate.
- If using sprinkles, dip into a bowl filled with strawberries. Place strawberry onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- You can also drizzle the strawberries on the baking sheet with zig zags lines of melted chocolate.
- Chill strawberries in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes to harden.
Notes
You can use milk chocolate, dark chocolate or even colorful candy melts if you do not like white chocolate.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container lined with a paper towel to absorb moisture for up to 3 days
Decorate your strawberries with sprinkles, crushed cookie crumbs, crushed dried flowers or finely chopped nuts.
Nutrition
Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 0.4mg
