Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Elegant and delicious chocolate-dipped strawberries with the option of perfectly tempered chocolate and a side of mint whipped cream.

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Course Dessert

Cuisine Romantic, Vegan

Equipment

1 Double boiler or bain marie for melting chocolate
1 Rubber spatula for stirring and agitating chocolate
1 Thermometer to monitor chocolate temperature
1 Parchment or wax paper for cooling dipped strawberries
1 Saucepan for mint syrup
1 Strainer for removing mint leaves
1 Mixing bowl for whipping cream
1 Electric mixer for making whipped cream

Ingredients

fresh strawberries washed and completely dry
dark chocolate broken into pieces
⅓ cup fresh mint leaves chopped
¼ cup sugar
3 tablespoon water
1.5 cups vegan heavy whipping cream (store-bought, such as Silk or Country Crock) chilled Keep cold. Chill mixing bowl for best results.

Instructions

Wash and thoroughly dry strawberries. Moisture will cause issues with chocolate.
Melt ⅔ of chocolate in a bowl over simmering water. Stir until melted, checking that temperature stays around 115°F. Remove from heat and stir in remaining chocolate bit by bit until it cools to 88°F, stirring continuously.
Dip a knife or spoon in the chocolate and let it cool. If hardened and glossy, it's tempered. If not, you can still dip and refrigerate to set.
Dip each strawberry in chocolate, wiping the bottom side against the bowl. Lay on parchment to cool and harden.
In a small saucepan, heat mint, sugar, and water over low heat until sugar dissolves. Let bubble slightly, then remove from heat and steep for 30 minutes.
Strain syrup into mixing bowl and cool completely. Add chilled vegan cream and whip until firm peaks form. Serve with strawberries. For tips on vegan whipped cream texture and stability, see: https://lovingitvegan.com/how-to-make-vegan-whipped-cream/

Notes

Tempering makes the chocolate glossy and snappy, but the untempered version still tastes delicious. The mint whipped cream is optional but highly recommended for a full dessert experience. For a complete guide on making stable vegan whipped cream, visit: https://lovingitvegan.com/how-to-make-vegan-whipped-cream/

Keyword chocolate, mint whipped cream, strawberries, tempering

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