Candied-Almond Chocolate Strawberries

Desserts

For a special presentation, I sprinkle a serving tray with crushed almonds, lay these strawberries on top and garnish them with mint leaves.

Average Rating: 4.333333

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 35 min. + standing
YIELD: 5 dozen.

Ingredients

60 fresh strawberries (about 2 pounds)
2 cups honey-roasted almonds
1 package (10 ounces) 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips
1/4 cup butter, cubed
Dash cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. Wash strawberries and gently pat with paper towels until completely dry. Place almonds in a food processor; cover and process to desired fineness. Transfer to a shallow bowl; set aside.
2. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; add cayenne and stir until smooth. Dip strawberries in melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Roll berries in almonds; place on waxed paper and let stand until set. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 dipped strawberry: 52 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1 fat.