Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Quick and Easy - Tips

This is the simplest version of chocolate covered strawberries I know. Paraffin was originally used instead of shortening. Turn the strawberries upside down and insert by the toothpicks into a piece of styrofoam for easy cooling, or simply place them on a sheet of wax paper. White chocolate may be drizzled over the milk chocolate for a fancier look. They are perfect for weddings when decorated with frosting bow ties, bells, butterflies, roses, etc.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 24

Yield: 3 cups

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Ingredients

16 ounces milk chocolate chips

2 tablespoons shortening

1 pound fresh strawberries with leaves

Tips

Directions

Step 1

In a double boiler melt the chocolate and shortening stirring occasionally until smooth. Holding them by the toothpicks dip the strawberries into the chocolate mixture.

Step 2

Insert toothpicks into the tops of the strawberries.

Step 3

Turn the strawberries upside down and insert the toothpick into styrofoam for the chocolate to cool.

Nutritional Information

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 115

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.4g 3%

Carbohydrates: 12.7g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Sugars: 10.9g

Fat: 7.3g 11%

Saturated Fat: 4g 20%

Cholesterol: 6.2mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 2.3IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.1mg 1%

Vitamin C: 11.1mg 19%

Folate: 4.5mcg 1%

Calcium: 27.9mg 3%

Iron: 0.1mg

Magnesium: 2.5mg 1%

Potassium: 28.9mg 1%

Sodium: 31.3mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 66.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.