Ingredients:

  • 1 lb fresh strawberries
  • 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (60% to 70% cacao), chopped
  • 2 tsp refined coconut oil

Instructions:

  1. Wash strawberries under cold water, keeping green tops intact. Pat each berry dry with paper towels and let them air dry for 15 minutes until the skin feels completely matte to prevent chocolate seizing.
  2. Place chocolate and 2 tsp coconut oil in a glass bowl over simmering water. Smell the earthy, roasted notes as it begins to soften.
  3. Stir gently. Use a silicone spatula to fold the melting chocolate until it looks like a shimmering dark lake.
  4. Grasp a berry by the green stem and submerge it into the chocolate.
  5. Lift the strawberry and swirl it slowly, letting the excess chocolate ribbon back into the bowl.
  6. Lightly drag the bottom of the berry against the rim of the bowl. Note: This prevents the chocolate foot from forming on the tray.
  7. Place the berry on parchment paper. The aroma of fresh fruit and cacao should be incredibly vibrant now.
  8. Refrigerate for 20 minutes until the shells are firm and dull.