Impress your Valentine with homemade chocolate-covered strawberries

It’s not too late to wow your Valentine, or just create a timely treat for your beloved family. 

These chocolate-coated strawberry treats are fun to make and fun to eat, and you can even involve the kids in dipping and coating the strawberries (if you don’t mind that they will get a little messy). The result will impress anyone at your Superbowl party or Valentine dinner.

The recipe begins with fresh strawberries and ends with a drizzle of mouthwatering peanut butter sauce. This is a great recipe for little ones looking to help out in the kitchen. These strawberries are fun to dip and even more enjoyable to devour. 

And don’t be afraid to customize and get creative, if you have sprinkles, small candies, nuts or other pantry items. 

If you make an interesting twist on this recipe, post it on social media and tag #thirstcolorado and #MyCulinaryConnection.

Happy Valentine’s Day

Photo provided by Culinary.net

Chocolate Coated Strawberry Treats

Servings: 5

1 ¼ c baking chocolate chips

½ c baking peanut butter chips

3 Tablespoons coconut oil, divided

1 pound fresh strawberries

shredded coconut

crushed almonds

In saucepan, add baking chocolate chips and two tablespoons of coconut oil. Melt on low to medium heat and whisk until smooth. 

In a small bowl, add baking peanut butter chips and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Microwave in 30 second intervals until melted. Whisk together until smooth. 

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 

Dip all strawberries into melted chocolate. Then, dip 1/3 in coconut, 1/3 in almonds and 1/3 just chocolate and lay on tray. 

Drizzle the melted peanut butter over the plain chocolate strawberries.

Put in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or until strawberry treats are chilled. 

Recipe provided by Culinary.net and Family Features