Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

For an easy, romantic dessert, try these Chocolate Covered Strawberries dipped in dark chocolate.

Total Time: 41 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 1 min.
Yield: 10 servings, 2 strawberries each

Ingredients:
20 medium strawberries (about 1 lb.)
9 oz. dark chocolate morsels (or chopped semi-sweet chocolate)
1 Tbsp. coconut oil

Preparation:
1. Wash strawberries; dry completely. Set aside.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment (or waxed) paper. Set aside.
3. Place morsels and oil in microwave-safe container. Microwave on 50% power for 30 seconds; stir; microwave for an additional 30 to 45 seconds or until just melted. Do not overcook. Set aside.
4. Hold a strawberry by leaf, dip into melted chocolate; lift and twist slightly, letting any excess chocolate fall back into the bowl. Set strawberry on parchment paper. Repeat with remaining strawberries.
5. Set strawberries aside for 30 minutes, or until chocolate hardens.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 147
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 0 mg
Carbohydrate: 18 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 16 g
Protein: 1 g

 

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