Frugal Foodie: Valentine’s Day chocolate covered strawberries

This Valentine’s Day, many of us will opt for the homemade gift over the store-bought ones. Whether you are crafty, or broke, making sweet treats are a great way to show someone you love them. Here is a recipe for chocolate covered strawberries that are delicious and easy to make. 

Photo of chocolate covered strawberries via Wikimedia Commons

Ingredients: 

- 1 container of strawberries (washed and dried well) 

- 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate 

- 3 ounces of white chocolate 

Directions

Step 1: Put the semi-sweet and white chocolate into separate heat proof bowls. Fill two medium saucepans with 2-3 inches of water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Once heated, turn off the heat and place bowls over saucepans. Stir chocolate until melted and smooth (you can also melt the chocolate in a microwave at half-power for one minute, then stir and heat for another for a quicker option).

Step 2: Once chocolate is melted and smooth, remove from heat. Next, line a sheet pan with parchment or waxed paper for the strawberries. Holding the berries by their stems, dip into the semi-sweet chocolate, then lift, twisting slightly, allowing for excess to fall into the bowl. Let set on parchment paper and repeat with remaining strawberries. 

Step 3: Set the strawberries aside and let them set into chocolate is completely cool (around 30 minutes). 

Step 4: Drizzle strawberries with melted white chocolate.

Step 5: Enjoy!