Chocolate Dipped Strawberries with Nuts (Printable Version)

Fresh strawberries dipped in melted chocolate and sprinkled with chopped nuts for a simple yet impressive dessert.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

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

→ Chocolate

02 - 6 oz high-quality dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa), chopped
03 - 2 oz high-quality white or milk chocolate, chopped (optional, for drizzling)

→ Nuts

04 - 1/2 cup finely chopped mixed nuts (pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts, or pecans)

# How-To:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and set aside.
02 - Place chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Alternatively, microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each interval until fully melted.
03 - Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip into the melted chocolate, swirling to coat approximately 3/4 of the berry.
04 - Immediately sprinkle chopped nuts over the chocolate-coated section, or dip the berry into a bowl of nuts for heavier coverage.
05 - Place each dipped strawberry onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not touch each other.
06 - If using, melt the white or milk chocolate and drizzle over the dipped berries for decorative finish.
07 - Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 15 minutes for faster setting.
08 - Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They look impressively elegant but come together in under 30 minutes with zero baking required
  • The combination of bittersweet chocolate, bright berries, and crunchy nuts hits every perfect texture note
  • You can customize the nuts and chocolate to match whatever you have in your pantry
02 -
  • Even a single drop of water will cause your chocolate to seize into a grainy mess, so make sure your strawberries are completely dry and absolutely no steam escapes from your double boiler
  • The strawberries should be at room temperature before dipping—cold berries cause the chocolate to set too quickly and creates those unappealing white streaks
  • These are best served the same day they are made because the strawberries will eventually release moisture and make the chocolate soft
03 -
  • Choose berries that are all roughly the same size so they look uniform on your serving platter
  • Use the highest quality chocolate you can afford since there are so few ingredients and each one really shines through
  • If your chocolate starts to cool and thicken while dipping, place the bowl back over your warm water for just a moment to loosen it up again

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