Calories in Chocolate Covered Strawberry

There are some unlikely food combinations that are irresistible and divine on the taste buds. Milk and cookies. Cheese and nachos. Mayonnaise and bread. Such winning culinary duets can be present in all spheres of cooking, from simple homemade dishes to fancy gourmet food. A sinfully delicious idea, which makes an excellent and convenient dessert, is chocolate covered strawberries. This dessert is easy and quick to make, especially when compared to other desserts like tiramisu or pie. It has simple and basic ingredients, which are chocolate and strawberries. It's small in size, handy enough for a finger dessert, yet 3-4 of these will satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. And the taste... the tart, sweet taste of a strawberry, with its soft texture and flesh, combined with the sweet, melty chocolate topping. One can go blind from the sensational taste.

Chocolate covered strawberries have become very popular mini-dessert items, especially at weddings and anniversaries. Indeed, little chocolate dipped berries are now a familiar and mandatory item at most wedding dessert tables. Due to the ease involved in making them, they can be found at both the simplest and the fanciest of weddings. Chocolate covered strawberries wrapped in a box, also make great gifts, not only are they yummy, they are also very visually appealing. The idea of dipping strawberries into chocolate, has spun off a whole fruit and chocolate trend, where fruits like cherries and oranges are also dipped in chocolate.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Nutrition Facts

The ingredients list for making chocolate covered strawberries is not very long, all you need are ripe, large strawberries and chocolate. The dipping chocolate can be white, dark or milk. To understand the benefits of eating this dessert, first the benefits of eating strawberries and chocolate must be listed.

Why Eat Strawberries?

• Strawberries have a remarkable effect on blood sugar levels in the human body. Eating a bowl of strawberries can reduce sugar levels in the body, even if you have indulged in a lot of sugar.
• This red berry is one of the best sources of antioxidants, especially amongst other fruits and nuts.
• Strawberries are packed with members of the vitamin family like vitamin C and vitamin K, as well as minerals like manganese, potassium and magnesium.