CANDIED-ALMOND CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRIES

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For a special presentation, I sprinkle a serving tray with crushed almonds, lay these strawberries on top and garnish them with mint leaves. -Laura McAllister, Morganton, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

60 fresh strawberries (about 2 pounds)
2 cups honey-roasted almonds
1 package (10 ounces) 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips
1/4 cup butter, cubed
Dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Wash strawberries and gently pat with paper towels until completely dry. Place almonds in a food processor; cover and process to desired fineness. Transfer to a shallow bowl; set aside., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; add cayenne and stir until smooth. Dip strawberries in melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Roll berries in almonds; place on waxed paper and let stand until set. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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