Chocolate Covered Strawberries That Set Perfectly

Instructions:

1. Wash and dry. Rinse your 1 lb of strawberries under cold water. Note: Do this at least 1 hour before dipping so they are bone dry.
2. Prep the surface. Line a flat tray with parchment paper. This ensures the chocolate doesn't stick and the bottoms stay smooth.
3. Chop the chocolate. Break your 10 oz of dark chocolate into small, uniform pieces. Note: Smaller pieces melt evenly and prevent hot spots that burn the cocoa solids.
4. Melt gently. Place chocolate and 2 tsp coconut oil in a bowl. Microwave in 30 second bursts, stirring vigorously between each. Cook until only a few small lumps remain.
5. Finish the melt. Let the bowl sit for 1 minute, then stir until the residual heat melts the remaining lumps. This is cheating your way to a tempered set.
6. The big dip. Hold a strawberry by the green stem. Dip it into the chocolate, swirling it until the red skin is mostly covered.
7. Drain the excess. Lift the berry and let the extra chocolate drip back into the bowl. Tap your wrist gently to help it along.
8. Place and set. Lay the berry on the parchment. Wait until the chocolate loses its wet shine before moving the tray.
9. Drizzle. Melt the 4 oz of white chocolate. Use a spoon to flick thin lines across the set berries for a professional look.
10. Final chill. Place the tray in the fridge for 15 minutes until the shells are firm and cold.