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Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Dessert Board

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This chocolate-covered strawberry dessert board is a show-stopping, customizable treat perfect for parties, date nights, or family gatherings. With juicy strawberries dipped in glossy chocolate and surrounded by cookies, marshmallows, and fresh fruit, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert that looks as good as it tastes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries, rinsed and thoroughly dried
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips or chunks
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or chunks (optional, for drizzling)
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil, divided
  • Shortbread cookies
  • Mini marshmallows or large marshmallows, cut in half
  • Fresh seasonal fruits (blueberries, raspberries, sliced kiwi, or grapes)
  • Pretzel rods or twists
  • Chocolate truffles or bonbons
  • Vanilla wafers or graham crackers
  • Sprinkles (rainbow, chocolate, or holiday-themed)
  • Crushed nuts (pistachios, pecans, or almonds)
  • Toasted coconut flakes
  • Mini chocolate chips or toffee bits
  • Parchment or wax paper (for lining baking sheet)

Instructions

  1. Rinse strawberries under cool water and pat completely dry with paper towels. Set aside.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon coconut oil. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy (about 1 minute total). Repeat with milk chocolate and coconut oil in another bowl. If using white chocolate, melt in a third bowl.
  3. Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip into the melted chocolate, swirling gently. Let excess chocolate drip off, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle strawberries with your choice of toppings: sprinkles, crushed nuts, or mini chocolate chips. For a white chocolate drizzle, dip a fork in melted white chocolate and wave it back and forth over the berries.
  5. Transfer the baking sheet to the fridge and chill strawberries until chocolate is firm, about 20-30 minutes.
  6. On a large serving board, arrange chocolate-covered strawberries in the center. Fill in around them with cookies, marshmallows, pretzels, fresh fruits, and truffles. Use small bowls for sprinkles or candies.
  7. Let the board sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, use firm, just-ripe strawberries and dry them thoroughly before dipping. Customize your board with gluten-free or dairy-free treats as needed. Let the strawberries come to room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving for the best flavor. Store leftovers in a single layer in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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