Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe With Ghirardelli
Description
Chocolate covered strawberries are the perfect treat to make for any special occasion. Whether you’re making them for a romantic date night or a special birthday, they’re sure to delight. The combination of sweet, juicy strawberries and creamy Ghirardelli chocolate is irresistible. This chocolate covered strawberries recipe with Ghirardelli has just a few simple steps, making it an easy and delicious dessert to whip up.
Ingredients
For this chocolate covered strawberries recipe, you will need:
- 20-25 strawberries, washed and dried
- 1 cup Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
- Optional: Sprinkles, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, etc.
Instructions
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
2. Place the chocolate chips and oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
3. Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, twirling it to coat it evenly. Tap the strawberry against the side of the bowl to let any excess chocolate drip off.
4. Place the chocolate-covered strawberries on the prepared baking sheet.
5. If desired, sprinkle the strawberries with chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or sprinkles.
6. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to let the chocolate set.
7. Enjoy your delicious chocolate-covered strawberries!
Equipment
To make this chocolate covered strawberries recipe with Ghirardelli, you will need:
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or wax paper
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Optional: Sprinkles, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, etc.
Notes
Be sure to use semi-sweet chocolate chips for this recipe, as other types of chocolate may not melt and set properly.
If you don’t have vegetable oil, you can also use coconut oil.
You can also melt the chocolate in a double boiler instead of using the microwave.
If you’re looking to make a healthier version of this recipe, you can use dark chocolate chips or a sugar-free chocolate.
You can also add a bit of sea salt to the melted chocolate for a sweet and salty flavor.
Nutrition
This recipe makes approximately 20-25 chocolate-covered strawberries, depending on the size of the strawberries. Each strawberry is approximately 45-50 calories, and contains 3-4 grams of fat, 5-7 grams of carbohydrates, and 1-2 grams of protein. The amount of sugar in each strawberry depends on the type of chocolate you use, but will range from 0-8 grams.
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