Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Skewers

# What you need:

01 - 24 large fresh strawberries, hulled

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

03 - 1 tsp coconut oil or neutral vegetable oil

04 - 2 tbsp chopped pistachios

05 - 2 tbsp shredded coconut

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

01 - Wash and thoroughly dry the strawberries, removing the hulls if not already done.

02 - Thread 3 strawberries onto each of the 8 skewers. Set aside.

03 - Gently melt the chopped dark chocolate with the coconut oil using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.

04 - Line a tray with parchment paper to place the dipped skewers.

05 - Holding each skewer, dip the strawberries partially or fully into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.

06 - Place the dipped skewers onto the lined tray and sprinkle with chopped pistachios or shredded coconut while the chocolate is still wet.

07 - Drizzle melted white chocolate over the dipped strawberries for decoration, if desired.

08 - Refrigerate the skewers for 15 minutes or until the chocolate coating has fully set. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

01 -

They feel sophisticated and special but come together in under twenty minutes
The skewer format makes them perfect for mingling at parties without messy fingers
Dark chocolate balances the sweetness of strawberries for a not-too-sugary bite

02 -

Water is the enemy here, so make sure your strawberries are absolutely dry before dipping
The chocolate will seize and turn grainy if even a drop of water gets into it while melting

03 -

Room temperature strawberries dip more evenly than cold ones, so let them sit out for thirty minutes before starting
Holding the dipped skewer at a slight angle while the excess chocolate drips off creates a beautifully even coating