In case you missed it, Valentine’s day is upon us. Sure, there are lovely cards, fragrant roses and red knickers but what better way to celebrate your loved ones than with a platter of chocolate covered strawberries. They are what I call big-bang-for-the-buck desserts as they are easily prepared and go a long way in making a big impression. So come on, show your love with some Chocolate Covered Strawberries this Valentine’s. Come and cook with us!
First off, let me say that buying strawberries in February isn’t exactly intuitive unless you live in California where they seem to be growing year-round. And if at all possible, I buy the organic versions as per EWG’s Dirty Dozen Shopping list. My loved ones are partial to dark chocolate, but you can also do milk chocolate if that is what you and yours prefer.
The recipe itself is very easy and done in three simple stages: wash and let strawberries dry, heat chocolate and dip strawberries, let cool and decorate. That’s not too complicated, is it? There is only one thing you have to be careful about: make sure that no water droplets mix in with the melting chocolate or it will seize and change the consistency of your chocolate cover. Still yummy, but more like a ganache than a hard shell. And if you run out of strawberries, take some firm blueberries and dip them, too, for a fun little diversion from the more classic Valentine’s treat.
Take a look at the pictures below. They pretty much explain the whole process. Hope you feel inspired to shower your loved ones with a selection of chocolate covered strawberries this Valentine’s. Be loved! Come and cook with us!
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
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They are beautiful and must be nutritious, too. Win, win!