Chocolate- & Biscotti-Dipped Strawberries

Healthier_Me
Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
edited September 18 in Recipes
A crunchy coating of biscotti lends taste and texture to this party favorite.

Makes about 24 pieces

ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1 large almond or hazelnut biscotti
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 pints strawberries, washed and dried

Crush biscotti in a food processor or with a rolling pin. Melt chocolate over a pan of hot water. Holding on to the stem, dip each strawberry in chocolate to coat about half the strawberry, then dip into biscotti crumbs. Place on a wire rack until chocolate has hardened.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per piece: 28 calories; 2 g fat (1 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrate; 0 g protein; 1 g fiber; 3 mg sodium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (25% daily value).

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/choco_biscotti_straw.html

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  • Healthier_Me
    Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
    A crunchy coating of biscotti lends taste and texture to this party favorite.

    Makes about 24 pieces

    ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes

    TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes

    EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

    1 large almond or hazelnut biscotti
    4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
    2 pints strawberries, washed and dried

    Crush biscotti in a food processor or with a rolling pin. Melt chocolate over a pan of hot water. Holding on to the stem, dip each strawberry in chocolate to coat about half the strawberry, then dip into biscotti crumbs. Place on a wire rack until chocolate has hardened.

    NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per piece: 28 calories; 2 g fat (1 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrate; 0 g protein; 1 g fiber; 3 mg sodium.
    Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (25% daily value).

    http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/choco_biscotti_straw.html
  • ali106
    ali106 Posts: 3,754 Member
    okay that's not only yummy but also fancy...love it!
    thanks!
    :tongue:
  • Healthier_Me
    Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
    Very welcome Ali!
    I never thought of using biscotti in chocolate covered strawberries.

    ~Joanna:flowerforyou:
  • ali106
    ali106 Posts: 3,754 Member
    I know! its seems though you'd have all the best....the sweet juicy, the CHOCOLATE and the nice almondy crunch...yum! (i'm making these for valentines day and I think I won't feel as guilty as i would eating regular chocolates LOL....)
    :wink:
  • Healthier_Me
    Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
    Yummy!
    It sounds even better now!
    I have to make some for Valentine's Day too!
    No guilt!

    ~Joanna:flowerforyou:
  • Deezba
    Deezba Posts: 12
    Wow sounds great! Just in time for V-DAY!
  • JasiBella
    JasiBella Posts: 1,168
    :flowerforyou:
  • kerrilucko
    kerrilucko Posts: 3,852 Member
    Oh my, that sounds delish :bigsmile: :heart:
  • HealthierMamasita
    HealthierMamasita Posts: 1,126 Member
    :flowerforyou:
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