Shelly's Recipe

CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES DRIZZLED WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE

Category: Desserts

Makes 12 to 18

8 ounces high-quality bittersweet chocolate , chopped
1 quart fresh strawberries , rinsed and thoroughly dried
3 ounces white chocolate
Vegetable oil (if needed)

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Microwave the chocolate, whisking often, until melted and smooth, 1 to 3 minutes.

2. Carefully dip the fruit into the chocolate and transfer to the parchment-lined baking sheet. Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator until the strawberries cool completely, at least 30 minutes.

3. Microwave 3 ounces white chocolate, whisking often, until melted and smooth, 1 to 3 minutes. Using a spoon, drizzle the white chocolate over the cooled chocolate-coated strawberries (see photo). If the white chocolate seems too stiff to drizzle, stir in vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, to loosen it. Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator until the chocolate has hardened completely.

To Make Ahead

The strawberries may be dipped up to 8 hours ahead of time and refrigerated, but are best served the same day that they are prepared.

Notes: Although strawberries are classic, this recipe also works well with cherries, banana pieces, or pineapple chunks. Dried apricots are good, too.

For fruits without stems, use a skewer to avoid dunking your fingers in the melted chocolate. White chocolate chips do not melt well, so use bar white chocolate.