Cutting it down to the wire to find something for your Valentine? Try this quick and easy recipe for coconut-scented chocolate covered strawberries and impress your sweetheart.
What you will need:
- Dark chocolate, I used Trader Joe’s 72%, about 100g or 6 squares
- Coconut oil, 1-2 tbsp, depending on how coconut-y you would like it
- Fresh strawberries
- Parchment paper
- Cookie sheet
What to do:
- Line the cookie sheet with parchment paper
- Wash and dry strawberries (you want them to be completely dry so that the chocolate sticks)
Before…
- Melt chocolate and coconut oil in a double boiler, stir to combine well
Double boiler
- Dip strawberries in hot coconut/chocolate mixture, hold by stem
After…
- Place on parchment and stick in fridge for fast drying
- Test 1 (or 2) to be sure it tastes nice
- Present to your sweetheart
- Enjoy the adoration and praise
Enjoy your Valentine’s Day everyone!
Looks delicious and such a classic recipe… never fails
I’m so glad I found your blog via Paleo in PDX, your site looks really amazing and I can’t wait to hear more about your transition to England and more beautiful, Paleo recipes. Thanks for your comments!
Oh thanks Nikki! I’m glad you found me too
Thanks for your lovely comment and I’m looking forward to following your journey too 