My holiday celebrating seems to start a little earlier every year.
This year, my family grudgingly put up with a preview of Michael Bublé‘s new Christmas CD before Halloween. (I know, I know). I’ve not been able to play it since without major groans from the audience. And who can blame them.
Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas or a different holiday you are preparing for, it’s nice to have some dessert options that are a little lighter to balance off the heavier hitting classics. It’s also a particularly good time of year to ramp up on vitamin C as we enter the true season of giving and receiving.
So, with that spirit in mind, I’m pleased to introduce Strawberry Tuesdays which will appear at Inspired Edibles through the month of December.
This recipe could not be simpler. The sea salt shows up beautifully against the dark chocolate giving it a shimmering glow and the lime is different and refreshing. I hope you enjoy it.
You can prepare the strawberries the morning of, or even a day before, and store them in the fridge until showtime.
Strawberry Tuesdays: La Margarita
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150 grams 75% cocoa chocolate
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18 or so fresh strawberries
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pinch of coarse sea salt
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pinch of grated lime zest
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Tequila, optional
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Note:
I promise not to judge the adults if they choose to enjoy a shot of tequila with their strawberry-chocolate margarita delights.
And, not that I would know this from personal experience but, I’m told that if you try adding tequila to the warm, melted chocolate it will seize – better to enjoy on the side.
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Melt chocolate in a small sturdy pot on stove over lowest heat, stirring until fully dissolved.
Remove pot from heat and allow it to settle for a moment.
Taking one strawberry at a time, simply dip the berry into the pot of warm melted chocolate, coating it as much or as little as desired.
Place the chocolate coated strawberry on a plate or tray and sprinkle with a few crystals of salt and a touch of lime zest before the chocolate dries, so that the lime and salt adhere to the berries.
Simple as that.
Store in the fridge until serving time.
I love chocolate covered strawberries and your photo looks absolutely gorgeous.
I’m very ashamed to admit I’ve had neither :( I’ve had fruit dipped in a chocolate fountain before (does that count?) – I’ve also stared with my tongue out at a rack of strawberries dipped in white chocolate in the window of the chocolatier Godiva, in Brussels too… that must count for something :D
I had this up the other day and then got distracted, ever since I’ve had margarita on my brain!
These look so delicious, especially the addition of salt. I am a huge fan of Michael Buble too!
thank you Nami! they were a hit with the whole family and there are so many variations you can try. It’s fun – xo
hee-hee… thanks for noticing! ;0
thanks Claudie – it’s a fun one and so easy to prepare…
hee-hee… that’s great about your hubby! :)
I’m glad you like them, thanks so much!
Thank you so much Carolina – I appreciate you stopping by!
thank you Elegant Eggplant – our family enjoyed the preview ;0
thanks Miss P. it’s quite light and refreshing.
Linda – that’s such a great idea – i can totally picture a tray of chocolate covered berries with tequila shots going around at a party – fun!
thanks so much Lynn – I got lucky on the shot ;0 – it’s a fun one and as Linda below mentions, a great party idea to pass them around with shots – love that!!
I too enjoy the old salt-sweet cross court combo and was pleasantly surprised by how well the lime flavour came through.
hee-hee, excellent! Thanks for stopping by Shauna :)
that’s so interesting about the salt to chocolate – i’m relatively new to it but it was so nice… strawberries are hardly in good shape here but i still wanted to work with them ;0 Cheers Sissi!
thanks firefoodie!
hee-hee, tequila has its fans but it’s not for everyone for sure. Glad you like the photo Mandy – thank you for your kind words. xo
thanks Chris – just nice to vary it up a bit – the lime zest comes through surprisingly well here.
you’ve never had strawberries dipped in chocolate? Mais qu’est ce qui ce passe?? Surely you’ve had chocolate fondue… Charles, tell me you’ve had chocolate fondue! :0
yay! Thanks Kay xo
ha-ha, agreed, his voice seems to work well with the holiday tunes! Thanks Anne :)
Excellent – will think of you too when I’m listening :)
thanks sarah – it’s a yum!
hee-hee, I keep hoping if I put it in front of you you’ll come to your senses – :0
i’m with you! spread the joy :) Thanks Curt.
ha-ha! it almost certainly is… merry me, merry me ;) xo
I think I could drizzle melted chocolate on just about anything – ;0
thanks yummy – i loved the contrast between sweet and savoury – the salt is surprisingly yummy!
Ah, a cozy, intimate holiday sounds wonderful. Enjoy Mj
Oh I love chocolate covered strawberries!! It’s my first time seeing sea salt and lime zest on it. I must remember trying adding them. Kids love it and always look nice on a platter… I love it! :-)
I had to laugh at that “true season of giving and receiving” business. All the more reason to eat healthier desserts! Love this!
I haven’t had a margarita in a while, and now I’m craving your dessert — it makes for the perfect, *healthy* substitute :) love it!
I love how you added the sea salt and fresh lime zest. Oh, believe it or not my husband enjoys listening to Michael Buble. Not sure if he appreciates me letting you all know! lol
This is genius! I cannot wait to try these little delectable treats!
Incredible picture and sounds like a wonderful treat!
What a wonderful holiday treat this is!!
love the idea of adding some zest to the strawberries :).
Kelly, I love chocolate covered strawberries and this idea rocks! I can so see it being passed as a party with shots!! I’m not a shot girl, but all my “party” friends are! Love the sea salt on top!
What a beautiful photo! Nice deep rich color. Love strawberry dip chocolate, nice twist with the lime! A pleaser for any festive occasion! Great idea, thanks!
Look forward to hearing more about strawberries!
Lynn
What a great twist on chocolate covered strawberries! I love the lime zest!!!The salty-sweet combo is one of my faves too :)
Perfect! I’ll enjoy them with a shot and listen to my rock ‘n roll boyfriend!
Your dessert looks fantastic and so surprisingly light among the apple cakes, pumpkin pies and other heavy Autumn recipes we all read about (and post! and bake). I always add a bit of salt to dark chocolate so I can only imagine how heavenly the combination tastes. Sadly, here strawberries are completely bland now :-(
Tequila lime and strawberries… brilliant.
Oh boy, what perfection and exquisitely beautiful! Love the specks of salt and zest! Will leave the tequila for my hubby though.
:-) Mandy
I like the idea of something fresh and different at this time of the year – although I love all the autumn flavors it’s so nice to have something totally different – like this yummy sounding treat!
Nom nom nom :) I love dipped strawberries. I see it done from time to time in TV shows, but never tried doing it myself. I’ll stick to melting my chocolate in my water-bath though. Ever since my beautiful pan of chocolate turned into a thick, stolid paste… :(
I Just LOVE fresh strawberries.. I think this V recipe is perfect for me
Kelly…you’ve just made strawberries, which are perfect and beautiful all on their own….so much more appealing! I love this photo of this simple, chocolate dipped strawberry with the little bits of zest! I’m going to be looking forward to Tuesdays in the month of December! Thanks for the tip about the chocolate seizing. I’ll have my shot on the side while I listen to Michael Buble. How can you not listen to him at Christmas!
LOL, I’m laughing because I love Michael Bublé and always have him on rotation during the holidays as well!
Love the lime/salt/chocolate strawberry combination! And looking forward to more strawberry tuesdays!!
Wow! How fun! Even though I’m not a big chocolate fan, I’m really looking forward to Strawberry Tuesdays! I LOVE strawberries. And I’m totally getting in the spirit of things early this year too. I’ve held off on the music though…waiting until Thanksgiving. ;)
Sounds absolutely delicious. It’s never too early to start celebrating the holidays!
Lovely. The lime colour looks beautiful & decadent rubbing agaist the chocolate.
Magical.
I bet Michael Bublé’s album is getting you in the mood, Miss Kelly :)) X
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Strawberry and chocolate is such a divine combination! :)
oh, he shot the strawberry – how smart (and disquieting all at once ;0) – yes,the water content in the tequila is a sure killer via the chocolate. How great that you shared this tip! thanks Eliot.
We had some strawberries once at a catered event that were spiked with tequila. We asked the caterer how they did it and they shot each strawberry full of tequila with a syringe. I wonder how that would be with these beautifully dipped and salted berries? I love how that sea salt shows up.
ha-ha-ha!! my other husband, loved that ;0
I love these, Kelly! Really looking forward to more strawberry recipes! Oh, and I also love Michael Buble! He’s my other husband.
How pretty! Love the coarse sea salt!
I was sitting here looking for ideas for a “light” dessert this year since it’s just going to be the hubby and me and here it is! What a great idea! I especially like the shot of Tequila as a complement to the lime zest. :)