One punnet fresh strawberries.
One slab dark chocolate.
METHOD
Wash and drain the strawberries. Pat dry with a paper towel.
Leave the stems intact.
Place half of the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl.
Microwave on high until melted (approximately 2 minutes).
Holding the berries by the stem, dip one at a time into the chocolate.
Gently shake off the excess chocolate and place on waxed paper until firm. If the chocolate becomes too thick while dipping the strawberries reheat it for a few seconds.
CHOCOLATE BASKET
Cover a dish or pie plate of the desired shape with foil and spray lightly with vegetable oil.
Melt the rest of the chocolate in the microwave and place in a zip lock bag and seal.
Snip a small hole in the corner of the bag and drizzle the chocolate over the greased pan to create a basket.
Chill until firm.
Carefully remove the basket from the pan.
Place on serving tray and fill with chocolate covered strawberries.
