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3-Ingredient Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Imagine ripe, juicy strawberries dipped in rich, velvety chocolate ganache! It's a perfect dessert! And here's the best part—nobody will even suspect these strawberries are sugar-free. So, let's keep it our little secret, shall we? Let's dive into the sweet world of chocolate-covered strawberries!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate covered strawberries, chocolate dipped strawberries, chocolate strawberries, dark chocolate covered strawberries, healthy chocolate covered strawberries, how to make chocolate covered strawberries
Servings: 40 strawberries
Calories: 74kcal
Author: Scott Groth

Ingredients

  • 30 strawberries medium sized
  • 1.25 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup sugar substitute
  • 250 g 100% Chocolate
  • 1 pinch Kosher salt

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Gather all the ingredients and tools required for this recipe.
  • Measure all the ingredients in precise quantities.

Cooking Instructions

  • Make sure your strawberries are washed and completely dry. Moisture will prevent the chocolate ganache from adhering properly.
  • Combine the heavy whipping cream, sugar substitute, and salt in a small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the sugar substitute has dissolved.
  • Continue heating the cream mixture until it just reaches a simmer, with small bubbles forming around the edges. Do not let it come to a full boil to prevent altering the texture of the cream.
  • While the cream is heating, place your finely chopped 100% dark chocolate into a large mixing bowl. A food processor does a fantastic job of getting the chocolate finely chopped, which is ideal for melting.
  • Once the cream mixture reaches a simmer, pour it over the chopped chocolate in the bowl. Gently swirl the bowl to ensure the hot cream covers all the chocolate, then cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt fully.
  • After 5 minutes, remove the plastic wrap. Starting from the center of the bowl, gently stir the mixture with a spatula (not a whisk) in a circular motion, moving outwards, until the ganache is smooth and glossy.
  • Let the ganache cool slightly. It should be thick enough to coat the strawberries but still fluid.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Holding a strawberry by the stem, dip it into the ganache, allowing any excess to drip off before placing it on the parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining strawberries. If the ganache becomes too thick, gently reheat it by placing the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method), stirring until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Place the chocolate dipped strawberries in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.

Notes

NOTE: You can set up a double boiler if you need to keep the ganache warm. Ensure that no steam or water gets into the ganache, as it will make it seize (harden).
If you have made this recipe or a similar recipe, let me know in the comments... the same goes for questions or suggestions!

Nutrition

Serving: 1strawberry | Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 111IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg