Chocolate Strawberries

Step 1

 Line a baking tray with baking paper and set aside. 

Step 2

 Rinse and dry the strawberries thoroughly, leaving the stems on will make them easier to dip. 

Step 3

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals,  stirring in between until the mixture is smooth. (Use a metal spoon to stir the chocolate in between bursts until melted. (It is important to use a metal spoon as wooden spoons can retain moisture and cause your chocolate to seize up). 

Step 4

Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip it into the melted chocolate, swirling it around to coat as much of the strawberry as possible. 

Step 5

Place the chocolate-covered strawberries onto the lined baking tray and leave to set. 

Step 6

To colour white chocolate, add a drop of oil-based food colour to melted white chocolate and stir with a metal spoon. Repeat step 3 using white/coloured chocolate. 

Step 7

To decorate strawberries pour any leftover chocolate into a piping bag and drizzle over strawberries.  You can also sprinkle your choice of toppings while the chocolate is still wet. (e.g. sprinkles, coconut flakes, or nuts).   

Step 8

Refrigerate until set. Enjoy!