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Inside Out Chocolate Strawberries

A simple, yummy treat!

By Laurie Corbett, Publisher Mom, South Shore Boston May 21, 2022
Looking for an easy, delicious treat for your Valentine, or little Valentines, that sneaks in a little healthy food along with the chocolate? If so then this is the treat for you!

What you need:
  • Strawberries
  • Chocolate - we used dark, semi-sweet and white. We used about 2 oz per 6 strawberries. You can use any chocolate that you want! Be creative!
  • A plastic egg carton that has been thoroughly washed, or a deviled eggs plate
*Note - Do NOT use a cardboard egg carton since there is no way to clean it after you take the eggs out!

 What you do:
  1. Wipe the strawberries down with a damp paper towel. Rinsing strawberries in water causes them to absorb some of the water and not be as flavorful.
  2. Cut off the top of the strawberries, and use a small spoon (we used a 1/4 tsp measuring spoon) to scoop out the white part inside the strawberry.
  3. Use a paper towel to dry out the inside of the strawberries a little. This will help the chocolate stick better to the strawberries.
  4. Melt the chocolate in a small glass bowl in the microwave. Start with 30 seconds, stir and return to the microwave for 30 second intervals until the chocolate melts. 
  5. Pour/spoon the chocolate into a zip-top plastic bag, squeeze out all the air and zip shut. 
  6. Use a pair of scissors to cut off one of the corners of the bag.
  7. Pipe the chocolate into the holes in the strawberries, let set and enjoy!
How do you sneak healthy things into holiday treats?