Monday, May 19, 2014

The Recipes: Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Last night my roommate and I wanted a healthy snack/ dessert after we enjoyed our dinner and decided to make some chocolate covered strawberries!

Ingredients: 

3/4           Cups Chocolate
6-8           Strawberries
                Water

Optional:
1/4            Cup Crushed nuts, Coconut, Sprinkles, Etc.




Equipment:

Metal Bowl
Pot
Mixing spoon
Parchment Paper


Instructions:

1) Put water in pot (water should just touch the bottom of metal bowl or be a little less, varies depending on the size of your pot and metal bowl), and place on stove (med-high heat)

2) Put chocolate chips in metal bowl and place metal bowl in the pot

3) Mix chocolate until melted and smooth

4) Take clean strawberries and dip in chocolate

5 1/2) Place decorated strawberries on parchment paper and place in refrigerator (freezer if you need quickly)

Optional:

5) Dip chocolate covered strawberries in crushed almonds or topping of your choice


Pictures:
Strawberries, Dark chocolate
Fresh strawberries, Dark chocolate, Almond crumbles
Water and pot, medium-high heat
Place bowl on top of pot & water
Chocolate will start melting
Stir until smooth and creamy
Dip strawberries in chocolate until covered all the way around

Dip chocolate cover strawberries in almonds or another topping for extra yumminess
Have your parchment paper ready

Put in refrigerator
Then indulge!

ENJOY!