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Strawberries a la Lamington
  • 15 MINUTES COOK TIME
  • 25 MINUTES TOTAL TIME
PHOTO BY LAURA HEINEMAN
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Ingredients

  • 12 strawberries with stems
  • 4 oz unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 5 oz melted dark chocolate

Directions

Mise en place

  • Wash and dry the strawberries.
  • Measure out the coconut.
  • If not using chocolate chips, chop the chocolate.`

Prepare

  • Put the chocolate in a heatproof medium bowl
  • Fill a small pot with a couple inches of water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Turn off the heat and place the bowl of chocolate over the pot. Stir the chocolate until melted and smooth.
  • Fill a separate bowl with shredded coconut.
  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment or waxed paper.
  • Holding the strawberry by the stem, dip into the melted chocolate. Lift and twist slightly letting the excess chocolate fall back into the bowl.
  • Dip into the bowl holding the coconut and coat.
  • Set the strawberry on the parchment paper and repeat the process with the remaining strawberries.
  • Set aside in a cool place until the chocolate sets, about 30 minutes.

Serve

  • Serve and enjoy!

Recipe in Action

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  • 6 Servings
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
Click here for Nutrition Facts Nutrition Tip

Consumed in moderation, dark chocolate is a great source of minerals such as iron, zinc, and magnesium. The cocoa that is present in dark chocolate also contains antioxidants called flavonoids. These antioxidants support our health and immune system.

Cultural Facts

Chocolate can be a very tricky ingredient to work with! Some chefs will spend years mastering the art of chocolate.

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