Lighter Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Submitted by Little Bee

"I used to always make these with shortening and milk chocolate but I found a lighter version using Canola Oil(rich in monounsaturated fats)instead of shortening(mostly saturated fat) and when I made these for New Years Eve not only are they lower in fat but I think the dark chocolate(also lower in fat) really better enhances the flavor of the strawberries. I came across this while searching for appetizer's for guests watching their weight. My guest's have yet to try them but I have sampled one and they are fabulous!Great to serve during the Holidays, at Showers, or Wedding."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 3
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 10 ounces dark chocolate chips (or milk)
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 lb fresh strawberries, with leaves

directions

1. Insert toothpicks into the tops of the strawberries.
2. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and oil, stirring occasionally until smooth.
3. Holding them by the toothpicks, dip the strawberries halfway into the chocolate mixture.
4. Do not completely cover Strawberries.
5. Place on a cookie sheet and let strawberries chill and set in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Reviews

[ceriese]

excellent......

 

[yamakarasu]

I always used butter for my chocolate covered strawberries, so this was a nice change and so quick to put together! I used mint chocolate chips and they worked wonderfully, and the mintiness is just as refreshing as the strawberry! The chocolate didn't come out glossy for me, but I think that just depends on the chocolate. (I think my chips were a little older anyway) Still very pretty and very tasty! Thanks!

 

[imagetrainer]

And if you watch what chocolate you buy this recipe is dairy-free and vegan friendly!

 

[Wistaria]

The canola oil worked very well for making the dipping chocolate. I used semisweet. I also microwaved it on 50% power, which was easier for me than double boiling, though I've done that before and it works too. The chocolate hardened nicely, but wasn't too crunchy. I used small strawberries, which was nice because they were more flavorful than large ones, and had a higher chocolate to strawberry ratio. These were really easy and quick!

 

[Kaye Bailey]

Great recipe Little Bee - Thank you! I used Hershey's Cacao Reserve 65% cacao Extra Dark Chocolate in order to maximize the health benefits from the antioxidants and flavonoids. It was quite good with the strawberries and satiating with only a couple of berries per person. I used a skewer instead of toothpicks and let me say this method is BRILLIANT! I've dipped strawberries before just holding the stem and they were messy. These looked like they came from a professional confectioner. This will be a new standard in my spring kitchen! Thank you.