Friday, January 28, 2011

Heart-shaped Strawberries Dipped in Dark Chocolate

Valentine's Day is upon us. Attentions turn to matters of the heart. Thus this post of fresh, red strawberries dipped in what every lover longs for – sinful, dark chocolate.

IMG_1008 This should be a perfect way of celebrating a signature-style Valentine’s Day. Just go get some fresh strawberries and the best dark chocolate in town and you will be the queen of hearts. Or the king.

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Ingredients for Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate are:

Strawberries
Dark chocolate
Parchment paper
Bamboo skewers

Thoroughly wash and drain the strawberries. Prepare dark chocolate (70%) on a double boiler till it has melted but not runny. A lot of supermarkets have ready-to-use bottled melted chocolates which can be nuked and used.

IMG_1013 Poke each strawberry with a bamboo skewer. Dip each strawberry individually in the dark chocolate and lay on a tray lined with parchment paper.

Let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes so that the strawberries and the chocolate set well.

IMG_1025 Serve chilled and experience a burst of love in your mouth.

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16 comments:

  1. SomaJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    With these treats, i wish everyday was valentine's day. One of my very favorite things to have.

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  2. SatrupaJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    O my my ...... gurl u r upto some mischief ;-) The combination itself is sinful :D

    Lovely Clicks

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  3. Priya SureshJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Those strawberries looks absolutely divine..

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  4. PreetyJanuary 28, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    love strawberries with chocolate..

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  5. GBJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Nice! Save me some please!

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  6. Sound Horn PleaseJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    I 2nd Gagan- I can hop over to Toronto anytime now :)

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  7. notyet100January 28, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    perfect for anytime

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  8. SharmilaJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    The strawberries we get here are very tart. So I almost always avoid having them raw ... make some preserve or compote instead. These look beautiful Pree!

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  9. TanviJanuary 29, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    I can have box full of these provided strawberries are fresh! Love your rosy plate.

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  10. SutapaJanuary 29, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    A delectable treat for the season of love dear!

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  11. KaminiJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Oooohh yummy! Love strawberries, not a choc fan, but with strawberries I'll eat them if they are choc covered.

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  12. ManasiJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Thank U for visiting my blog.
    U have an awesome space here :)
    U know, every time i look at chocolate strawberries , I think I *must* have this, sadly I haven't tasted them as yet. I am missing a lot, u think?:)
    Guess I will this time.

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  13. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Oh these look so good. I really like these two together!

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  14. Home Cooked Oriya FoodJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    ooh... yummy....
    i love it too...

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  15. AnandiJanuary 3, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    I am looking for a menu for my daughter's 21st birthday...can you help me please?? i want it to be as special as possible!!!

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  16. PreeOccupiedJanuary 3, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    @Anandi, I have consolidated some of my recipes here: http://preeoccupied.blogspot.com/2010/10/durga-pujor-bhuribhoj.html

    and here:

    http://preeoccupied.blogspot.com/2010/12/these-are-some-of-my-favorite-things.html

    See if anything from there interests you. Happy birthday to your daughter. May it be the best.

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