Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs fresh strawberries
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 oz 70% dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp roasted pistachios, finely crushed
  • 1 tsp coarse sea salt

Instructions:

  1. Wash the strawberries and dry them thoroughly with a paper towel. Ensure the surface is bone-dry to allow chocolate adhesion.
  2. Remove the green leafy tops and carve a V-shaped incision at a 45-degree angle into the top of each berry to remove the hull and create the top of the heart.
  3. Refine the shape. If the berry is too round, slice a tiny sliver off the sides to accentuate the point at the bottom.
  4. Thread three heart-shaped strawberry halves onto each 12-inch bamboo skewer.
  5. Lightly brush the exposed fruit with lemon juice to maintain vibrant color and add a bright top note.
  6. In a microwave-safe glass bowl, combine the 70% dark chocolate and coconut oil. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is glossy and smooth.
  7. Place skewers on parchment paper and use a spoon or piping bag to drizzle the chocolate in a decorative pattern over the hearts.
  8. Immediately sprinkle with crushed pistachios and a pinch of coarse sea salt while the chocolate is still wet. Allow to set in a cool place for 10 minutes before serving.