Chocolate Covered Strawberries (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 dozen fresh strawberries, thoroughly washed and completely dried
02 - 8 oz premium dark chocolate or chocolate melting discs, roughly chopped
03 - 4 oz white chocolate or white melting wafers, chopped into small pieces

→ Optional Garnishes

04 - Finely chopped nuts of your choice
05 - Mini chocolate chips for extra texture

# Instructions:

01 - Set up your work area by covering a large baking sheet or clean counter surface with parchment paper or wax paper. This is crucial - ensure every single strawberry is bone dry, as even the tiniest bit of moisture will cause your chocolate to seize up and become unusable.
02 - Place your chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat it gently using 50% power in 30-second bursts, giving it a good stir between each interval. Once the chocolate is nearly melted, remove it from the microwave and continue stirring until it becomes perfectly smooth and glossy.
03 - Holding each strawberry by its green stem, dip it into the warm chocolate, gently rotating to ensure every surface gets coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off for a few seconds, then carefully place it on your prepared parchment-lined surface. Work through all your strawberries this way, then pop them in the fridge for 5-10 minutes until the chocolate sets firmly.
04 - While your chocolate-coated strawberries are chilling, melt the white chocolate using the exact same gentle method as before. Once smooth, transfer it to a piping bag or a small ziplock bag with one corner snipped off. Create beautiful zigzag patterns by drizzling the white chocolate back and forth across each strawberry.
05 - Return the decorated strawberries to the refrigerator until the white chocolate drizzle is completely set. Keep them stored in the fridge until you're ready to serve these elegant treats.

# Notes:

01 - For best results, wash and dry your strawberries a full day ahead - this gives them plenty of time to air dry completely and prevents any chocolate disasters.
02 - Try switching things up by using white chocolate as the base coat with dark chocolate drizzle, or roll your freshly dipped strawberries in crushed nuts or colorful sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet.
03 - These make an absolutely stunning dessert for romantic occasions, special celebrations, or whenever you want to impress your guests with minimal effort.

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