# What You Need:
→ Fresh Fruit
01 - 12 large fresh strawberries with stems
→ Chocolate Coating
02 - 4 oz semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped
03 - 2 oz white chocolate, chopped (optional)
→ Decoration
04 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (pistachios, almonds, or hazelnuts), optional
05 - 2 tablespoons shredded coconut, optional
06 - Edible glitter or heart-shaped sprinkles, optional
→ Assembly
07 - 12 wooden skewers
08 - Floral tape or ribbon
09 - Tissue paper or cellophane for wrapping
# Directions:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly, ensuring they are completely dry.
02 - Insert a wooden skewer into the stem end of each strawberry, pushing in gently to secure.
03 - Melt semisweet or dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
04 - Holding a skewer, dip each strawberry into melted chocolate, swirling to coat evenly. Allow excess chocolate to drip off, then place on prepared baking sheet.
05 - If desired, immediately sprinkle with nuts, coconut, or sprinkles before chocolate sets.
06 - Melt white chocolate and drizzle over strawberries for decorative effect if desired.
07 - Refrigerate strawberries for at least 15 minutes until chocolate is completely set.
08 - Gather skewered strawberries into a bouquet shape. Secure the stems together with floral tape or ribbon.
09 - Wrap the base with tissue paper or cellophane for a festive presentation.