Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Nuts (Print Version)

Fresh strawberries enveloped in silky chocolate and sprinkled with crunchy nuts for an irresistible treat.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 20 large fresh strawberries, rinsed and thoroughly dried with stems on if possible

→ Chocolate

02 - 7 oz good-quality dark or milk chocolate, chopped
03 - 1 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter (optional for smoother chocolate)

→ Nuts

04 - 1/3 cup finely chopped nuts (such as pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts, or pecans)

# How to Make It:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking.
02 - Place the chopped chocolate and optional coconut oil or butter in a heatproof bowl. Melt gently over simmering water or in 20-second bursts in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
03 - Holding each strawberry by the stem, dip into the melted chocolate, coating about two-thirds of the berry. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
04 - Immediately sprinkle or roll the chocolate-coated portion in the chopped nuts to evenly coat.
05 - Place the coated strawberries on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all strawberries are covered.
06 - Allow chocolate to set at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes or refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes until firm.
07 - Serve immediately or store in a single layer in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They look fancy enough for company but come together in under 20 minutes with ingredients you probably have on hand.
  • The contrast of juicy fruit, snappy chocolate, and crunchy nuts hits every texture at once—addictively simple.
  • They're naturally gluten-free and can be made vegan, so they work for almost any table.
02 -
  • Moisture is the silent killer—even a tiny bit of water on the strawberries will make the chocolate seize and turn grainy, so dry them like your life depends on it.
  • Nuts stick better to chocolate that's still slightly warm, so work quickly after dipping but not so fast that you burn yourself.
03 -
  • If your chocolate starts to thicken as you work, gently reheat it for 5 or 10 seconds rather than letting it get stiff—temperature control is everything.
  • Buy the best chocolate you can afford and taste good strawberries beforehand; when there are only three ingredients, quality absolutely matters.

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