Ingredients:
- 450g (1 lb) fresh long stem strawberries
- 280g (10 oz) high-quality dark chocolate (60% cacao)
- 15ml (1 tbsp) refined coconut oil
- 55g (2 oz) white chocolate melting wafers
- 0.75g (0.125 tsp) flaky sea salt
Instructions:
- Wash the fruit. Rinse the 450g (1 lb) of strawberries under cold water. Note: Keep the stems on; they are part of the aesthetic.
- Dry completely. Pat each berry with a lint free towel and let them air dry until the skin feels completely matte.
- Chop the chocolate. Break the 280g (10 oz) of dark chocolate into very small pieces. Note: Smaller pieces melt faster and more evenly.
- Melt with oil. Combine the dark chocolate and 15ml (1 tbsp) of coconut oil in a glass bowl. Microwave in 20 second bursts while stirring.
- Achieve silkiness. Continue stirring until no lumps remain and it looks like liquid satin.
- Dip the base. Hold a berry by the stem and submerge it into the dark chocolate. Twist slightly as you pull it out to clear excess.
- Rest on parchment. Place the dipped berry on a lined tray. Repeat for all 20 servings.
- Melt the white chocolate. Heat the 55g (2 oz) of white wafers until fully fluid and glossy.
- Drizzle with flair. Use a fork or piping bag to sweep white chocolate across the berries until you achieve a delicate, striped pattern.
- Add the finish. Sprinkle the 0.75g (0.125 tsp) of sea salt over the wet chocolate. Let set 15 minutes before moving.