Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Nuts (Printable version)

Fresh strawberries dipped in smooth chocolate and sprinkled with chopped nuts for a sweet crunch.

# List of ingredients:

→ Fruit

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

→ Chocolate

02 - 7 oz high-quality dark or milk chocolate, chopped

→ Toppings

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

# Directions:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth; alternatively, microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each.
03 - Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip into melted chocolate, turning to coat evenly.
04 - Let excess chocolate drip off, then immediately sprinkle or dip coated strawberry into chopped nuts.
05 - Place dipped strawberries on prepared sheet and repeat with remaining strawberries.
06 - Allow chocolate to set at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes or refrigerate for faster setting.
07 - Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in twenty minutes, which means you can satisfy a chocolate craving faster than you can say decadent.
  • Fresh strawberries stay naturally juicy while the chocolate sets into a satisfying snap—the texture contrast is what keeps people reaching for another.
  • It works for elegant dinner parties or casual afternoon snacking, no judgment either way.
02 -
  • Damp strawberries are the enemy—water and chocolate don't get along, no matter how much you wish they would. Dry them thoroughly and this whole process becomes effortless.
  • Don't overthink the chocolate temperature; if it's warm enough to pour smoothly, you're in the right zone. Too hot and the berries start to weep; too cool and it won't coat evenly.
03 -
  • Room temperature chocolate sets slower but more smoothly; if you're in a rush, a quick stint in the fridge speeds things up without making it rock-hard.
  • Strawberries with longer stems are easier to hold and look more elegant on the plate—seek them out at the market if you can.

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