Ingredients (for 10 servings, 20 minutes prep time)
600g strawberries, at room temperature
80g dark chocolate
80g milk chocolate
80g white chocolate
To decorate:
chopped pistachio nuts
hazelnuts or almonds
desiccated coconut
candied orange peel
Directions
1 – Melt the different chocolates in separate bowls by placing in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring and returning for repeat 30 seconds slots until smooth and glossy. Alternatively, place the bowls of chocolate, one at a time, over a pan of simmering water and melt, stirring until smooth. Carefully takeoff the heat.2.
2 – Line a baking tray with parchment or a reusable silicon sheet. Arrange the decorations in separate bowls or plates. Dip whole strawberries into melted chocolate then sprinkle over a decoration. Set aside on the baking tray to set. You can vary your combinations of chocolate and decorations however you fancy.
3 – The strawberries usually set at room temperature within 10 minutes. Alternatively, store them in a cool place until ready to serve. You can prepare them up to 6 hours beforehand and keep them in a cool place (if stored in the fridge they will have condensation when taken out).
4.Arrange a rough ring of greenery on a large platter or board in a circular shape, pile on the strawberries, adding in extra bits of green herb to decorate. Add a big bow somewhere on the wreath to finish the effect.
