Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Treat your loved one to a delicious dessert that takes minutes to prepare! Chocolate covered strawberries are a classic romantic indulgence, combining the freshness of strawberries with the richness of chocolate.

Makes 15

To be gluten free, choose GF chocolate.
To be vegan and dairy-free, choose carob or vegan-friendly chocolate like Vego hazelnut bar.

Ingredients

150g organic dark chocolate, chopped roughly
500g fresh organic strawberries (stems on), washed
Optional: 50g organic milk or white chocolate, melted

Method

1. Add dark chocolate to a heat-proof bowl over simmering water, stirring until chocolate is smooth and melted.
2. Holding strawberries by their stem, dip each one in the melted chocolate (about ¾ of the berry) then lightly place on a baking paper-lined wire rack, stem side down. Place wire rack in the refrigerator until chocolate is hardened.
3. Optional: drizzle melted milk or white chocolate in crisscross lines across the hardened chocolate, then place back in the fridge until set.