Valentine's Day Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
“You are the butter to my bread & the breath to my life.”
My husband surprised us Valentine’s Day morning with these gorgeous flowers, a makeup palette I have been wanting for a while now, and a book my for my daughter. We read her Goodnight Moon every night, and there is a picture of Runaway Bunny on the back that she constantly points at. How sweet!
Two days ago, my sweet mother-in-law came over to visit for the day. She brought some gorgeous looking strawberries and melting chocolate. She asked if she could make us some Chocolate Dipped Strawberries for Valentines Day. I said yes, of course!
I later found out she would make these chocolate dipped strawberries every year for Valentine’s Day. My husband and his sister both shared fond memories of Valentines Day and these strawberries. It was so thoughtful and a tradition I hope to carry on for my family. It made me realize that with all the crazy day-to-day stuff going on, it’s these special memories that count.
My daughter enjoying her new book and a rose daddy brought her.
Below is the recipe for Chocolate Dipped Strawberries! You could make them extra fancy by adding a drizzle of white chocolate or some red and white sprinkles. Yum! These will be good for about 1-2 days in the fridge.
Let me know in the comments below if your family has any special Valentine’s Day traditions! <3
Valentine's Day Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Author: Alexa Milazzo
www.survivingmomday.com
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minute
Total time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 pint of Fresh Strawberries
- 5 oz Semi-Sweet Melting Chocolate (broken into pieces if a bar)
Instructions:
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- Wash the strawberries and dry thoroughly.
- Double Boil Method (preferred): Put the chocolate in a heat-proof medium sized bowl. Fill a medium sized saucepan with a couple inches of water. Put the saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Bring to a steady simmer. Once simmering, turn the heat to low. Rest the bowl of chocolate over the sauce pan and begin melting chocolate stirring frequently.
- Microwave: Put the chocolate in a microwavable safe bowl. Melt the chocolates in a microwave at half power, for 1 minute, stir and then heat for another minute or until melted.
- Once chocolate is melted and silky smooth, hold the strawberry by the stem, dip into the melted chocolate, lift and let any excess chocolate fall back into the bowl. Set strawberries on the lined cookie sheet. Repeat with the rest of the strawberries.
- Place the cookie sheet in the fridge to set for about 20 minutes.
Notes:
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To make them extra fancy, melt some white chocolate and drizzle over the top with a fork or get some red and white sprinkles!
