1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1-2 teaspoons low-fat or fat-free milk, if needed to thin melted chocolate
1 pint fresh strawberries with leaves (about 14 medium berries)
Chocolate Strawberries
Servings: 7
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Wash and gently dry strawberries thoroughly with paper towels. Leave stem and leaves on berries.
- Do not dip any berries with wet, damaged, or cut surfaces. Berries must be free of moisture or they will cause the chocolate to ‘weep.’
- In microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips for 1-2 minutes at medium high heat until just melted; stir every 30 seconds of heating time until smooth. Add low-fat or fat-free milk as necessary to thin chocolate to dipping consistency.
- Hold each strawberry by stem; dip one at a time in melted chocolate, about three-quarters of the way to stem. Allow chocolate to drip back into bowl.
- Place each strawberry on wax-paper-lined pan. If day is humid, refrigerate strawberries for 10 minutes to harden chocolate, then return to room temperature. Storing dipped berries in refrigerator will cause berries to release moisture when returned to room temperature for serving.
Recipe Category
5 ingredients or less, Kid-friendly recipes, No cooking required
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.
Chocolate Strawberries
Servings: 7
Ingredients:
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1-2 teaspoons low-fat or fat-free milk, if needed to thin melted chocolate
1 pint fresh strawberries with leaves (about 14 medium berries)
Directions:
- Wash and gently dry strawberries thoroughly with paper towels. Leave stem and leaves on berries.
- Do not dip any berries with wet, damaged, or cut surfaces. Berries must be free of moisture or they will cause the chocolate to ‘weep.’
- In microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips for 1-2 minutes at medium high heat until just melted; stir every 30 seconds of heating time until smooth. Add low-fat or fat-free milk as necessary to thin chocolate to dipping consistency.
- Hold each strawberry by stem; dip one at a time in melted chocolate, about three-quarters of the way to stem. Allow chocolate to drip back into bowl.
- Place each strawberry on wax-paper-lined pan. If day is humid, refrigerate strawberries for 10 minutes to harden chocolate, then return to room temperature. Storing dipped berries in refrigerator will cause berries to release moisture when returned to room temperature for serving.
Nutrition Facts
7 serving per container
Serving size 2 strawberries
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 7g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat 4.5g | 23% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 0mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 19g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars 15g | ||
| Includes 13g Added Sugars | 26% | |
| Protein 1g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 16mg | 2% | |
| Iron 1mg | 6% | |
| Potassium 153mg | 4% | |
The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.