How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries

The only thing better than a ripe strawberry is a chocolate covered strawberry. You can find them in almost any boutique chocolate store, especially around Valentine's Day. Here's an easy recipe even a novice cook can use to make these classic, decadent delights at home for a fraction of the retail price.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• 1 lb. fresh strawberries
• One 12 oz. package of semisweet chocolate chips
• Small amount of neutral flavored oil
• Medium saucepan
• Colander
• Paper towels
• Wax paper
• Cookie sheet

1. Rinse strawberries under cool running water in colander. Gently dry them individually with paper towels and set aside.

2. Cut a piece of wax paper large enough to line the cookie sheet. Lay it down flat on the cookie sheet, and set it close to the stove.

3. Place the chocolate chips in a medium saucepan with about a tablespoon of oil. Turn the heat on the lowest setting on your stove. Stir until the oil and chocolate are combined and the mixture is smooth.

4. Dip the strawberries one by one into the chocolate mixture, just short of their leafy caps. Place carefully on the wax paper lined cookie sheet.

5. Place finished strawberries into the refrigerator for at least two hours or until chocolate is set.

6. Remove the strawberries from the wax paper. Arrange on a pretty platter and serve.

Tips & Warnings

• Try other fruits besides strawberries. Cherries, raspberries and dried apricots are yummy dipped in chocolate.

• You can also dip small pretzels, marshmallows, angel food cake cubes, chocolate sandwich cookies, and cheesecake bites into melted chocolate.

• Consume dipped fruit within 48 hours for best results.

• Never heat chocolate above the low setting on your stove. You will burn the chocolate instead of melting it!