Valentine Strawberries
Valentine’s Day conjures many images: hearts, cupid, holding hands, cute and fuzzy stuffed animals, flowers, and chocolate among others. For this Valentine’s Day why not make a homemade chocolate treat for your loved ones?
This treat is sure to be a hit with both the maker and the receiver. First, they are easy to make; you need only four ingredients and less than half an hour of time. Second, they are healthier than many typical Valentine’s Day treats, so, less guilt for the eater. Third, they make a beautiful present with their combination of holiday colors. Finally, they are delicious- what’s not to like about that?
Valentine Strawberries
Ingredients
1 quart strawberries, washed & thoroughly dried
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 tsp. vegetable shortening
pink sugar crystals
Directions
1. Place chocolate chips and shortening in a small mixing bowl, and heat on high in microwave for 1 minute. Remove bowl and stir for 15 seconds. If all of the chocolate has not melted, return to the microwave for an additional 15-30 seconds.
2. Pour some sugar crystals into a small bowl.
3. Holding a strawberry by its leaves, dip most of the strawberry into the melted chocolate. Take the strawberry out of melted chocolate, and using the back of a spoon, wipe excess chocolate off of strawberry.
4. Dip tip of white chocolate-covered strawberry into the sugar crystals. Place on a plate or piece of waxed paper and allow chocolate to harden.
*You should deliver the strawberries to their recipients within a day of making them. If you live in a warm climate, you may need to refrigerate the strawberries to keep the chocolate hard.
