Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

INGREDIENTS:

YIELD: 20 strawberries

20 large strawberries, long stem if possible (about 18 oz, 510 gr)

6 oz (170 gr) chocolate chips, milk or semi-sweet

2 oz (55 gr) of white chocolate chips

1 teaspoon of milk (or butter)

3 tablespoons of shredded coconut (optional)

PREPARATION:

TIME: 30 minutes

Wash the strawberries and dry them thoroughly (if wet, the chocolate will not stick as well).

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave set at high for 45 seconds.

Mix well. If not completely melted, add 15 extra seconds. Do not microwave for too long, or the chocolate will seize - separate and then hardens. Mix until perfectly smooth.

Hold each strawberry by the stem, dip in the chocolate and swirl around until coated evenly on all sides.
Let the extra chocolate drip back in the bowl.

Set the strawberries on a baking sheet (or plate) covered with parchment paper.

If you'd like, roll in coconut flakes immediately, and place on the parchment paper to set.

Place the strawberries in the refrigerator until the chocolate is set. About 15 minutes.

Microwave the white chocolate chips for about 30 seconds.

Mix. If the chocolate doesn't melt, add the teaspoon of milk, and microwave for 10 more seconds if needed.

Mix well until smooth and completely melted.

Drizzle over the dark chocolate using a spoon, fork or piping bag.

Let set in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Enjoy :)