Happy Mother’s Day to you, yours and mine (especially mine). If you’re lucky enough to celebrate with your mom, head to the farmer’s market for some fresh, organic strawberries to dip in chocolate. What mom doesn’t like chocolate? And if you’re the mom being celebrated, pass this hint on to dad and the kids.
Chocolate strawberries always seem so fancy. You see them in chocolate shops and bakeries during strawberry season. They are actually easy to make and make quite an impression. Unfortunately this is difficult recipe for children to assist, as much is done over a double broiler and water can spit and burn if not careful. Let them help by arranging strawberries on a special platter once chocolate is cooled and hardened. These would look great on a Mother’s Day brunch table and they were recently a big hit at my son’s school potluck too.
2 pints organic strawberries (18 – 20), washed and dried
with leaves on
6 ounces dark chocolate, chips or chop into pieces
1 tablespoon shortening
Place a baking rack over two glasses or pans to allow rack to sit above counter. (Alternatively line a baking sheet with waxed paper). Bring large pot of water to a boil. Turn down to simmer and place chocolate in top of double boiler over boiling water. Be sure water from bottom pot does not boil or spit into chocolate mixture.
Once chocolate has melted add shortening and stir until combined. Insert toothpick or skewer into top of strawberry and carefully dip and swirl into chocolate.
Place toothpick side down through hole in baking rack so strawberry sits on leaves, upside down, and chocolate can solidify. (Alternatively place dipped strawberry on waxed paper to dry)
Arrange strawberries on platter and serve.
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