Ingredients:

  • 1 lb fresh organic strawberries, with stems
  • 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids)
  • 1 tsp virgin coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp freeze-dried raspberry dust
  • 1 tbsp hemp seeds
  • 2 oz white chocolate

Instructions:

  1. Wash and dry the berries. Ensure the 1 lb fresh organic strawberries are completely dry to the touch. Note: Any moisture will ruin the chocolate bond.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate. Place 8 oz dark chocolate and 1 tsp virgin coconut oil in a bowl over simmering water. Cook 3-5 min until silky and smooth.
  3. Prepare the landing zone. Line a flat tray with parchment paper. Note: This prevents the chocolate from sticking to the plate.
  4. Dip the first berry. Hold the strawberry by the stem and submerge it into the chocolate. Dip until the red skin is mostly covered.
  5. Swirl and lift. Slowly rotate the berry as you lift it out to let excess chocolate fall back into the bowl.
  6. Apply the first accents. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle 1 tbsp hemp seeds on the shoulder of half the berries.
  7. Add the raspberry dust. Sift 2 tbsp freeze dried raspberry dust over another section of the berries. Finish until the color is vibrant.
  8. Set the base. Let the berries sit on the parchment for 15 minutes until the chocolate no longer looks shiny.
  9. Melt the white chocolate. Use a clean bowl for the 2 oz white chocolate. Heat 30 seconds until just pourable.
  10. Drizzle and finish. Use a bag or fork to create thin lines over the set dark chocolate. Wait 10 mins until the drizzle is firm.