GOURMET CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES

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Celebrate the glory of strawberry season with this delightfully easy recipe. A quick dip in melted chocolate is all it takes for simple strawberries to become a gorgeous dessert.

Provided by Brooke Lark

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

16 oz fresh whole strawberries
1 1/2 cups good quality milk, dark or white chocolate chips (9 oz)
Betty Crockerâ„¢ Decor Selects candy sprinkles, nonpareils or colored sugars

Steps:

  • Wash strawberries thoroughly. Dry carefully by patting gently with paper towels.
  • Place chocolate chips into small, microwaveable bowl with tall sides.
  • Heat bowl in the microwave on High for 30 seconds. Remove bowl; stir chips with spoon. Return bowl to microwave; and continue to microwave on High for an additional 30 seconds; stir. Repeat just until chocolate is melted.
  • Working with one strawberry at a time, dip into the melted chocolate by holding the stem between your fingers.
  • Slowly pull the strawberry from the chocolate (allowing excess chocolate to run off); place on a piece of parchment paper to dry.
  • Immediately decorate the chocolate-covered strawberry with your favorite sprinkles.
  • Allow the chocolate to cool and harden at room temperature. Serve immediately or store tightly covered in refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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