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Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chocolate Covered Strawberries for Dessert!

Simply thinking of eating chocolates makes our mouth water. Strawberries are another all-time favorite of most people. These two are simply irresistible and there is nothing else in the world that would make our mouth water and crave for them. But, what if these two are combined? Now, that would be a delight!  

 

The mouth tingling effect of strawberries creates that entangling sensation into our mouth, and the sweet taste of chocolates surely neutralizes the taste. Since there is no way that chocolates will be eliminated from people’s desserts, intelligent minds have decided to include fruits and mix them with chocolates. Thus, chocolate covered strawberries were born. Honestly, no one could ever recall where this recipe came from. But from whoever it was, for sure, many people have been grateful about it. 

 

Before, for desserts, people have chosen fruits since these are the number one source of vitamins. As time goes by, people have been looking for an alternative for fruits. Something that would surely complete their meal – and that is how chocolate with strawberries were created. There are actually different chocolate local stores that have this recipe, but if you like to create home made chocolate covered strawberries, then you might love what I have in store for you.  

 

Creating this dessert is pretty simple. All that you would need are: thirty pieces of large strawberries. Please make sure that the stems are taken off already, and that the strawberries are fresh. You would also need chocolates. One-half bar would do. The brand would depend on which particular type of chocolate taste your family will love. You could also purchase packed and powdered chocolate. Prepare a half cup of half cream and also one tablespoon of brandy or coffee. If neither of the two is available, you can include any liquor or wine. Once that you have gathered all the ingredients, then take out your apron and utensils, and get ready to create the best chocolate covered strawberries and prepare them for dessert. 

 

Here are the very simple instructions that you could follow for making chocolate covered strawberries:

 

  • Wash the strawberries and dry these with clean towels. Set aside. Please make sure that your strawberries are dry. This is to make sure that the chocolate’s flavor would sink into the strawberries. Do not refrigerate the strawberries. Make sure that it is stored in room temperature. The chocolate would not take with frozen strawberries.
  • Melt the chocolate into a microwave, or in a heating pan. Once heated and melted, mix the one tablespoon of liquor or coffee.
  • Now, dip the strawberries into the chocolate. Place it inside the refrigerator for about thirty minutes just to make sure that the chocolate would not break into pieces.

 

Preparing chocolate covered strawberries are so easy. You and your family can enjoy this famous dessert anytime you prefer. If you have some gifts in mixing some ingredients, you could even add some more ingredients if you desire. Chocolate covered strawberries are perfect for dessert. If you are concerned about the nutritional value, strawberries are a good source of vitamins, and chocolates are a good source of protein. Combined together, it will create a tasty, delightful and nutritional dessert. 

Chocolate covered strawberries