Sweet Snacks
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries (Tempered Dairy-Free Chocolate)
Stirring in a small amount of unmelted chocolate at the end — a technique called seeding — is what tempers the chocolate for a shiny, snappy coating instead of a dull, soft one.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, dried completely
- 8 oz dairy-free dark chocolate (sugar-free), chopped, divided
Method
- 1
Make sure the strawberries are completely dry — any moisture on the surface will cause the melted chocolate to seize and turn grainy instead of coating smoothly.
- 2
Melt three-quarters of the chopped chocolate gently in a double boiler, stirring until smooth, being careful not to let any water touch it.
- 3
Remove from heat and stir in the remaining unmelted chocolate a little at a time until fully melted and smooth — this 'seeding' technique tempers the chocolate, which is what gives the final coating a shiny, snappy finish instead of staying dull and soft at room temperature.
- 4
Dip each strawberry into the tempered chocolate, letting excess drip off.
- 5
Place on parchment paper and let set at room temperature (not the fridge, which can cause condensation and dull the shine) for about 20 minutes.