Each chocolate covered strawberry has less than 100 calories, so even those strictly watching the scale can enjoy this particular treat. While the chocolate covered strawberry is light on your waistline, it is a true burst of flavor with a melding of cool berry and smooth chocolate on the tongue. This combination makes chocolate covered strawberries a popular gift for romantic occasions and a popular dessert for private evenings.

Chocolate covered strawberries can be easily made at home if you are interested in trying. The ingredient list is simple. Good fresh berries are a must, and the better quality the chocolate, the better the end result. Chocolate is melted with additional fat, most often shortening, or occasionally with paraffin and then the berries are dipped and left to sit on wax paper while the chocolate solidifies.

Whether you buy or make your chocolate covered strawberries, they are sure to be a wonderful treat for the love of your life. Chocolate covered strawberries are not only a rare and delicious treat, but one that is gentle on the waistband, and allows the recipient to enjoy their chocolate delight without guilt.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries A Light and Delicious Treat: Chocolate covered strawberries pair beautifully with dinner, drinks or as a part of a wedding menu or buffet. They can be toted along on a lovely summer picnic, or pulled out as a late night treat with cups of hot chocolate laced with marshmallows in the dead of winter. Any time of year, chocolate covered strawberries are a romantic dessert, a lovely treat, or a beautiful and thoughtful gift.

While many fine desserts are heavy and rich, chocolate covered strawberries are both elegant and light. Those watching their weight will be grateful for a treat that is easy on the waistline. Even individuals trying to watch their carbohydrate count can enjoy dark chocolate covered strawberries guiltlessly. Thus, chocolate covered strawberries can be a treat enjoyed even when thoughts have turned to slimming.

The light and fresh quality of chocolate covered strawberries is a good complement to either a heavy meal or a lighter one, and the blend of tastes and textures blends well with a variety of foods and wines. Champagne is a particular favorite alongside chocolate covered strawberries, but other wines and even hot drinks can be delightful with chocolate covered strawberries.

Consider adding chocolate covered strawberries to your picnic basket, snack tray, buffet or dessert plate for your next romantic dinner. Chocolate covered strawberries complement a wide variety of foods and beverages, and add a romantic spirit and luscious blend of tastes and textures to the meal. Whether you buy or make your chocolate covered strawberries, you are sure to start a romantic tradition to last a lifetime.