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Champagne and Chocolate Covered Strawberries February 14th is Valentineís Day and a time to celebrate with your loved ones. This simple treat of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries is delicious and very easy to prepare. If you are concerned about calories, then just eat fewer dipped and more plain strawberries. Your favorite champagne or sparkling cider Fresh strawberries with the stems intact European chocolate hazelnut spread (available at specialty shops) Several tablespoons of heavy cream Wash the strawberries and chill them. Place a cup of the chocolate hazelnut spread in a double boiler or fondue pot and heat slowly. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of heavy cream and heat over low temperature until it is the consistency of heavy cream. To serve cold: dip the strawberries in the warm chocolate, place on wax paper and chill. To serve warm: sit around the table and dip the strawberries in warm chocolate using a fondue pot. Eat immediately. Either way, enjoy with your favorite champagne or sparkling cider. Nutritional information (per serving) Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C. |
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