chocolate dipped strawberry skewers

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit

01 - 24 large fresh strawberries, hulled

→ Chocolate

02 - 7 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped

03 - 1 tsp coconut oil or neutral vegetable oil

→ Garnishes (optional)

04 - 2 tbsp chopped pistachios

05 - 2 tbsp shredded coconut

06 - 2 tbsp white chocolate, melted (for drizzling)

# Steps:

01 - Wash strawberries thoroughly and dry completely. Hull if necessary.

02 - Thread 3 strawberries onto each wooden or bamboo skewer. Set aside.

03 - Combine dark chocolate and coconut oil in a heatproof bowl. Melt over simmering water or use microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

04 - Line a tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

05 - Dip each skewer partially or fully into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on prepared tray. While chocolate is still wet, sprinkle with chopped pistachios or shredded coconut as desired.

06 - Drizzle melted white chocolate over the dipped strawberries for decoration.

07 - Refrigerate skewers for 15 minutes or until chocolate is fully set. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

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They look restaurant-worthy but take less time than a phone call—your guests will wonder if you're secretly a pastry chef.
The contrast between cold, juicy strawberries and warm melted chocolate is honestly addictive, no matter how many you make.
You can dress them up or keep them simple, and they work equally well at a formal dinner or a casual backyard gathering.

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Completely dry strawberries are non-negotiable—I learned this the hard way when a batch came out looking like they'd survived a rainstorm instead of having a beautiful chocolate coat.
The oil in the chocolate is your secret weapon for perfect dipping consistency; without it, the chocolate cools too fast and you'll end up with a thick, clumpy coating instead of that elegant thin shell.

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