How to Make Dazzling Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chocolate and strawberries make a scrumptious combination. Follow these easy steps to make chocolate covered strawberries like the pros.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Fresh Strawberries
• Solid Shortening
• Chocolate Chips
• Waxed Paper
• Refrigerator

1. Gently wash the strawberries and pat dry with a paper towel. Leave stems attached. Set aside.

2. In a microwave safe bowl, combine 1 cup of chocolate chips (your choice of semi-sweet, dark, or milk chocolate) and 1 Tablespoon solid shortening. Microwave until melted. Stir until combined.

3. Hold a strawberry by the stem and dip down into the melted chocolate. Place dipped strawberries on wax paper and chill until firm.
   
   Drizzle with melted white chocolate if desired.

Tips & Warnings

• Chocolate dipped strawberries look elegant and are very easy to make.

[lilolladystuff]

on 9/17/2009 Sounds like an easy way to make covered chocolate strawberries. Thanks.

[chrisanimelo444]

on 7/24/2009 Nice article.

It's also a good idea to shake the strawberry slightly after you take it out of the melted chocolate to prevent any chocolate spills.