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Ingredients

• 400 g large strawberries with stalks, washed and dried very well
• 150 g dark chocolate, chopped
• 30 g White chocolate, chopped (optional)
• 2 tbsp finely chopped pistachios or sprinkles (optional)

Method

1. Line a tray with baking paper. Make sure the strawberries are completely dry, as any water makes the chocolate seize.
2. Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, stirring, or in the microwave in 30 seconds bursts. Take it off the heat when a few small lumps remain and stir until smooth.
3. Hold each strawberry by its stalk and dip it two-thirds into the chocolate. Let the excess drip off, then lay it on the tray. Sprinkle with nuts while still wet, if using.
4. Melt the white chocolate the same way and drizzle thin lines over the berries with a spoon.
5. Leave in a cool place or the fridge for 30 min until set. Eat the same day.

Tips

• Check the dark chocolate label for milk; many 70% bars are dairy-free. White chocolate contains dairy, so skip it to keep them vegan.
• Bring them out of the fridge 10 min before serving so they are not too cold.

Sources

Written in our own words after cross-checking these recipes:

BBC Good Food Natasha's Kitchen