Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Nuts (Printable)

Strawberries coated in dark chocolate and sprinkled with mixed nuts for a rich, crunchy treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 16 large fresh strawberries, washed and thoroughly dried with stems intact

→ Chocolate

02 - 7 oz dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa), chopped into small pieces

→ Nuts

03 - 1/3 cup finely chopped mixed nuts (pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts, or your preference)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set aside for later use.
02 - Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Create a double boiler by setting the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, ensuring the bowl doesn't touch the water. Stir gently until completely smooth. Alternatively, microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each burst.
03 - Hold each strawberry by the green stem and dip into the melted chocolate, swirling to coat about three-quarters of the fruit. Lift and allow excess chocolate to drip off for 2-3 seconds.
04 - Immediately sprinkle chopped nuts over the chocolate coating while still wet. For fuller coverage, roll the chocolate-dipped portion in a shallow bowl containing the chopped nuts.
05 - Transfer coated strawberries to the prepared baking sheet. Allow chocolate to set at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 15 minutes until firm to the touch.
06 - Serve immediately for best texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Note: Condensation may form on chocolate after refrigeration.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of warm melted chocolate and cool, juicy strawberries hits every pleasure receptor at once
  • These look impressive but take twenty minutes start to finish, making you look like a kitchen wizard
  • You can customize the toppings endlessly based on whatever nuts or extras you have in your pantry
02 -
  • Even one drop of water on your strawberries or in your melting bowl will ruin the chocolate completely
  • Room temperature strawberries dip better than cold ones, which cause the chocolate to harden too fast
  • Hold dipped strawberries at an angle for ten seconds to let excess chocolate drip off before adding toppings
03 -
  • Work in a cool room. Warm humidity makes chocolate behave unpredictably and can prevent proper setting.
  • Buy strawberries with perfect green caps. They are your handle and need to stay attached through the dipping process.

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