Ingredients:

  • 1 lb fresh strawberries
  • 8 oz dark chocolate (60% cacao), chopped
  • 1 tsp refined coconut oil

Instructions:

  1. Wash and dry the berries. Rinse 1 lb fresh strawberries gently, then pat each one with a paper towel. Note: They must be 100% dry or the chocolate will slide off.
  2. Air dry the fruit. Let the strawberries sit on a clean towel for 30 minutes until the skin feels matte and room temperature.
  3. Prepare the chocolate. Finely chop 8 oz dark chocolate (60% cacao). Note: Smaller pieces melt faster and more evenly.
  4. Melt with oil. Place the chocolate and 1 tsp refined coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl.
  5. Heat in intervals. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir. Continue in 15 second bursts until 80% is liquid.
  6. Stir until silky. Use the residual heat to melt the remaining bits until the mixture is glossy and smooth.
  7. Hold the hull. Grip the strawberry by the green leaves and dip into the dark chocolate.
  8. Twist and lift. Submerge to the shoulder, then rotate as you pull it out to catch drips.
  9. Clear the bottom. Gently scrape the bottom of the berry against the rim of the bowl.
  10. Set on parchment. Place on the prepared tray until the chocolate loses its wet shine.