Whenever
I think of Valentine’s Day desserts, I immediately think of chocolate. If I
were to serve something other than chocolate on this important day, my husband
would ask “where’s the chocolate?” At our house, if it isn’t chocolate, it
isn’t dessert!!
There
are many delicious chocolate desserts to serve on Valentine’s Day, such as
Chocolate Pudding, Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Brownies, and Chocolate Mousse.
But one Chocolate Dessert that is incredibly romantic, absolutely gorgeous, and
relatively healthy is Chocolate-Covered Strawberries.
I
have offered this fabulous dessert as a Special for subscribers to www.GfreeCuisine. Here is the recipe as a
special Valentine’s Day gift to my readers. If you can find the extra-large
strawberries with the long stems, this dessert is even more beautiful.
Chocolate Covered
Strawberries
8 ounces dark chocolate or milk chocolate
1 teaspoon butter or buttery spread such as Earth Balance
1 pound strawberries (about 20) with stems on
per serving: 60 calories; 1 grams protein; 4 grams total
fat; 1 grams fiber; 0 grams saturated fat; 8 grams carbohydrates; 1 mgs
cholesterol; 3 mgs sodium
[1] Wash
strawberries and pat dry with paper towels. Lay a sheet of wax paper on a
baking sheet.
[2] Place
half of the chopped chocolate and the butter in a micro-wave safe bowl.
Microwave on Medium power until the chocolate starts to melt. Remove from microwave and stir
until smooth, then stir in remaining chopped chocolate until very smooth. If it
doesn't melt, return to Microwave in 5 second increments until it does.
[3] Holding
the strawberry by the stem, dip the strawberry into the chocolate, twist it
slightly, and then lift it out, letting any excess chocolate drip back into the
bowl. Lay strawberry on the wax paper and repeat with the remaining
strawberries. Let strawberries
stand for 20 to 30 minutes or until the chocolate sets up and then serve.
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
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