While you can use any chocolate you enjoy, I prefer extra dark, 85% cacao chocolate chips. Much like chocolate and oranges or chocolate and peanut butter (check out these keto peanut butter cups), strawberries and chocolate are a classic combination (strawberries are so good when dipped in dark chocolate fondue!). Considering it’s such an elegant dessert, chocolate-covered strawberries are easy to make at home. They are easier to make than cheesecake-stuffed strawberries, for example. In fact, they are one of the desserts I make most often.
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Fresh strawberries: Pick medium-sized strawberries that are not too ripe and have a deep red color. Those are the most flavorful. Dark chocolate chips: The darker you can go and enjoy it, the better. I typically use 85% cacao chocolate chips. Avocado oil: This neutral-tasting oil helps make the chocolate coating shiny and prevents it from being too brittle as it hardens.
Your first step is to melt chocolate chips in the microwave. You’ll need to melt them in a few sessions, stirring the chocolate after each session. Once the chocolate has melted, stir in avocado oil: Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, then lift it and twist it around to eliminate excess chocolate: Chill the strawberries to allow the chocolate to set before serving them: You can balance out their sweetness if you serve them with cheese such as sharp cheddar, gruyere, or parmesan or with these keto cheese crackers.
