Chocolate covered strawberries are a real treat. There's just something so amazing about the flavors of chocolate and strawberry combined together. The combination has been replicated in ice cream, candy, shakes, and more.
Now, you can make your own chocolate covered strawberries at home with this great recipe. It's very simple, so even the most novice of cooks can do it. This recipe can work for just your family or for guests. If you're making it for guests, we recommend doubling or tripling it.
Have your kids give you a hand with this recipe! It might be a challenge getting them to leave the chocolate and strawberries alone before they're put together in this recipe, but it's a fun experience either way. Plus, they'll learn some useful skills!
All you'll need for this recipe are strawberries and chocolate. You don't need anything fancy or expensive. We recommend getting large strawberries, with the leaves and stems still attached. Large strawberries are easier to work with. Enjoy!
Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe
Ingredients:
12 large strawberries with leaves and stems attached
6 ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions:
1. Rinse and thoroughly drain strawberries. Chill for 20 minutes.
2. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Meanwhile, transfer chocolate chips to a zippered sandwich bag and place in a bowl of very hot water until chips have melted. Cover bowl to retain heat.
3. Dry bag carefully and set into a small bowl. Spread open top of bag.
4. Hold leaves and stem and dip strawberries, one at a time, into chocolate to coat to within about 1/4-inch of leaves.
5. Allow any excess chocolate to drain back into bag, then place strawberry on baking sheet. Place baking sheet in a cool place until chocolate is firm.