Strawberries in chocolate
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Once again, we'll prove to ourselves that the most brilliant things are actually very simple. Fresh, juicy ripe strawberries, a bit of melted chocolate chips, a touch of the cook's skill, and soon you'll have a delightful treat on your plate – chocolate-dipped strawberries. The finished dessert can be served immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Carefully and meticulously select each berry for this treat – large, firm berries with a sturdy green stem are best. Wash the selected berries and gently shake off the water.
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Step 2
2. Measure the required amount of chocolate sprinkles, grate the chocolate bar on a coarse grater.
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Step 3
3. Place the chocolate in a small saucepan and melt it over very low heat.
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Step 4
4. The hot chocolate needs to be thoroughly mixed to ensure there are no lumps.
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Step 5
5. Hold each strawberry by the green stem and dip it into the hot chocolate, gently rotating. For a more attractive appearance, leave a few millimeters of the berry near the stem without chocolate.
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Step 6
6. Place the finished strawberries on a tray with waxed baking paper and let cool. Meanwhile, melt the white chocolate in a separate small bowl.
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Step 7
7. After checking the consistency of the melted white chocolate, use a long-handled spoon to drizzle it in a thin stream over the chocolate-covered berries placed on a plate, decorating them along the sides. For greater convenience and neater zigzag patterns, you can pour the white chocolate into a piping bag and snip off a small corner to work with.
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Step 8
8. Let the chocolate set completely and serve the fabulous dessert with juice or champagne.