Strawberries! Part Two

My toddler is addicted to strawberries. Since the season started, every morning begins with a request for strawberries. We are making trips to the local farm stand two or three times a week to replenish the supply. Last night out of desperation to entertain my toddler, I devised a recipe for easy, no-cook chocolate dipped strawberries. The beauty of this recipe is tri-fold; no need to use the stove-top, it makes a great gift and most importantly it is so easy a three-year old can do it. If you decide to make this with your child, please share your experience. I would love to see how others adapt the recipe. Enjoy!

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries:


Mom or Dad microwave the cream until it just comes to a boil.



Mix in powdered sugar.



Mix in cocoa powder until smooth and glossy.



Taking strawberry by the stem, dip into chocolate sauce.



If using coatings, dip the strawberry into the coatings.



Place strawberries onto a smooth surface that will fit into the refrigerator. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.



Share the special treat with someone you love!

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Easy Chocolate dipped Strawberries

8-12 small to medium strawberries with long stems still attached
4 Tbsp heavy cream
2 heaping Tbsp powdered sugar
2 heaping Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
optional coatings (coconut, chocolate sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, colored sugar, etc.)

In a ramekin microwave cream until it just comes to a boil; about 20 seconds. You will need to watch carefully and stop the microwave as soon as you see the cream bubbling to prevent scorching. Remove from microwave and quickly stir in powdered sugar. *Once the powdered sugar is dissolved stir in cocoa powder until mixture is smooth and glossy. Taking strawberry by the stem dip in chocolate until bottom portion of strawberry is completely covered. Then dip strawberry into coatings of choice. Place strawberry on nonstick or glass surface. When all strawberries have been dipped refrigerate for 10 minutes. Store any uneaten strawberries in the refrigerator.

*If the mixture is to thick for dipping add a few drops of room temperature cream to loosen the mixture. Do not place chocolate mixture in the microwave as chocolate will seize. If chocolate is too "watery" add a few more pinches of cocoa powder.