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Chocolate Covered Strawberries

SUBMITTED BY: Kitten 

"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."
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This recipe has been rated 628 times with an average star rating of 4.8
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PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  15 Min
Original recipe yield 3 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 16 ounces milk chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries with leaves

DIRECTIONS

  1. Insert toothpicks into the tops of the strawberries.
  2. 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.
  3. Turn the strawberries upside down and insert the toothpick into styrofoam for the chocolate to cool.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 18, 2007 by Carrie 
Chocolate can be a mystery, so Here is a tip to keep your chocolate from becoming too thick.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 20, 2005 by Jenn Powell 
Sooooo Good! I am giving one dozen of these to my Mother and Father in law for their 9th... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 8, 2006 by LADYJAYPEE 
Just FYI: Chocolate chips come in 11.5 ounce bags now. I used half milk chocolate and half... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 2, 2007 by JLeigh 
I've been making chocolate covered strawberries for awhile, and the key is proper tempering... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 31, 2003 by GERILYNN 
Awesome! I've never made these before because I assumed that they would be very difficult and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 5, 2003 by KIMAR 
These are great!! Very easy!! This makes ample chocolate for dipping, so you could dip a few... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 7, 2007 by Rashmi B. 
I LOVE making chocolate covered strawberries, especially for Valentine's Day. Over the years... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 25, 2003 by JODI 
I used a regular pot on the stove and melted the 2 T. of shortening first and then added an... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 2, 2007 by Sara 
These were an excellent, easy and elegant dessert that we really loved. Like some others, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 29, 2003 by JULIEMC001 
These were fantastic!!! My suggestion is to melt the shortening before adding the chocolate.... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 115

  • Total Fat: 7.3g
  • Cholesterol: 6mg
  • Sodium: 31mg
  • Total Carbs: 12.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 1.4g

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