Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

2 pint baskets California strawberries
1/2 cup each semisweet, milk and white chocolate chips

Finely chopped toasted almonds OR pistachios (optional)

Line large baking sheet with waxed paper.
Rinse strawberries and pat dry with paper towels.
In separate small, microwave-safe bowls (such as custard cups) melt chocolates, one at a time, in microwave at 50-percent (medium) power, allowing 1 1/2 to 2 minutes each. Stir until smooth. (If not completely melted, microwave a few seconds longer.) Or, melt chocolate as package directs.
Holding strawberry by stem end, dip into chocolate to cover about three-fourths of berry; dip into nuts, if desired, and lay on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining strawberries, chocolate and nuts. Refrigerate until chocolate is set.
Makes about 8 servings (3 strawberries per serving).

For Double and Triple-Dipped Strawberries: After first coating of chocolate is set, dip into contrasting chocolate, leaving part of the first chocolate exposed. Repeat with third chocolate, if you wish, allowing each layer to set between dips.

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CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRIES

(Covers 48 strawberries). 6 tbsp. butter 1 tsp. vanilla Strawberries
Melt chocolate pieces in top of double broiler. Add butter and vanilla. Dip strawberries in chocolate swirling to coat evenly. Place on wax paper and set in dry place to cool.

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Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Recipe

1 (12 oz.) pkg. Hershey's semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 c. vegetable shortening (Crisco)
50 to 60 fresh strawberries, washed & thoroughly dry

Melt over hot (not boiling) water, chips and shortening. Stir until smooth. Or in microwave, melt on high 1 minute, stir and repeat. Dip berries into chocolate and place on wax paper lined cookie sheets. Chill until chocolate is set. Keep refrigerated.

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Chocolate dipped strawberries (or any other fruit, for that matter) are not difficult to make (I even frequently make them on camping trips). There are, however a few points to keep in mind in order to insure success. First, make sure the fruit is completely dry. Even a drop of water in the melted chocolate can cause it to "seize" and turn the entire mixture into a grainly mess. It is also necessary to temper the chocolate, which really isn't difficult, especially if you have a candy thermometer.

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Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Recipe
more here:www.easy-strawberry-recipes.com/chocolate-dipped-strawberry-recipe.html
Strawberry pie recipe with chocolate leaves. A special strawberry pie with berries dipped in chocolate and chocolate leaves.

Strawberry Pie Recipe - Special Strawberry Pie with Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
here:southernfood.about.com/od/strawberrypierecipes/r/bl40313c.htm
chocolate recipes from the chocolate inn, including our chocolate double dipped strawberries recipe.

chocolate recipes from the chocolate inn
more here:www.thatsmyhome.com/chocolate/straw.htm
Chocolate and strawberries can there be a more decadent.