Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Nuts (Print Version)
Fresh strawberries covered in rich chocolate and crunchy chopped nuts for a delightful snack.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 20 large fresh strawberries, washed and thoroughly dried, leaves left on for easy dipping
→ Chocolate
02 - 7 oz semisweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped
→ Nuts
03 - ½ cup mixed nuts (almonds, pistachios, or hazelnuts), finely chopped
# How-To Steps:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
02 - Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Melt over a saucepan of gently simmering water using the double boiler method, stirring constantly until smooth. Alternatively, microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each interval.
03 - Pour the finely chopped nuts onto a small plate for easy coating access.
04 - Holding each strawberry by the green leaves, dip it into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off.
05 - Immediately roll or sprinkle the chocolate-covered end with chopped nuts while the chocolate is still warm.
06 - Place the dipped strawberries on the prepared baking sheet. Allow chocolate to set at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to accelerate the process.
07 - Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours for optimal freshness.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They look like you spent hours but come together in under twenty minutes
- The contrast between juicy fruit silky chocolate and toasted nuts is impossible to resist
02 -
- Even one drop of water on the strawberries will cause the chocolate to seize and turn grainy
- Room temperature strawberries work better than cold ones for proper chocolate adhesion
03 -
- Toast the nuts lightly in a dry pan before chopping to deepen their flavor
- Hold the dipped strawberry at a slight angle to let excess chocolate drip off more evenly