Bride and Groom Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Have you ever met a person who DOESN'T love chocolate covered strawberries? What's not to love! They're delicious, healthy, easy to make and when all is said and done, they make for a beautiful dessert or snack. With summer soon approaching, everyone is in 'bikini body mode' trying their best to cut out sweets. Putting chocolate covered strawberries on your menu allows those who are health conscious to make better decisions without feeling guilty or disappointed.

A few years ago I came across a recipe for the 'Bride and Groom Chocolate Covered Strawberries,' and took a stab at making them for a good friend of mine bridal shower. What I thought was going to be a cute accent piece to the shower, quickly turned into the topic of conversation. They were a huge hit! I dare you to take a stab at it, you and your guests won't be disappointed!

Bride & Groom Strawberries Recipe & Instructions

Groom

1. Remove stems from 12 large strawberries (adjust total as needed).

2. Melt one pack of dark and white chocolate in separate bowls in the microwave (on low heat according to package instructions) or on the stove in a double burner.

3. Dip each strawberry in the white chocolate leaving the very tip uncovered - place the dipped strawberries in the refrigerator for 5 minutes allowing the chocolate to harden.

4. Next, dip each white chocolate covered strawberry in the dark chocolate rolling the strawberry from side to side to form the 'V' of the tuxedo - set aside and allow to harden.

5. Using an icing bag (or icing tube from the store), draw the buttons and the bow tie on the white chocolate - allow time for the frosting to harden.

6. If you want to dress it up even more, add mint sprigs to the top of the strawberry.

7. Refrigerate the strawberries until it's time to serve them at your party.

Bride

1. Remove stems from 12 large strawberries (adjust total as needed).

2. Melt one pack of white chocolate chips in the microwave (or on the stove as above).

3. Dip each strawberry in the melted white chocolate - place the dipped strawberries in the refrigerator for 5 minutes allowing the chocolate to harden.

4.Decorate as you desire - here are just a few ideas:

- using melted white chocolate (or white frosting) form a crisscross pattern across the body of the strawberry to create a unique design.

- decorate with candy pearls

- add icing to the top and add a small piece of tulle to form a veil

Both elegant and delicious, these gourmet strawberries are a superb wedding/shower gift or a great addition to the wedding or shower itself.

Enjoy!