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Chocolate covered strawberries are a great dessert or gift enjoyed by all. Young or old, male or female, everyone loves these sweet treats. The combination of fresh, juicy strawberries, dipped in creamy milk chocolate or dark chocolate, or even white chocolate gives a flavor that bursts in one's mouth as the juice runs down one's chin.

These sweet confections are especially popular around Valentine's Day. Slightly less run-of-the-mill than a regular box of chocolates this gift exhibits a certain degree of style and sophistication along with an appreciation for romanticism.

Chocolate covered strawberries are commonly used in gift baskets, some with wine, and other fine foods like cheese and crackers. These kinds of baskets are great for a nice picnic or long night of watching the stars. Many stadiums and outdoor venues will even allow you to bring a wine basket in with you.

There are many things that come into play when creating this confection. First, the strawberries must be large, ripe, and fresh. They should be bursting with flavor and juice. If the main ingredient is not perfect, the end result will not be nearly as enjoyable. There is nothing worse than purchasing a strawberry that is small and flavorless. The juice should be substantial enough to drip down one's chin slightly, but not enough to make a mess of a shirt. One strawberry is all that should be needed to satisfy. The size and quality of the strawberry also lends to the sensuality of the dessert.

After you've picked a worthy strawberry, you can think about what kind of chocolate you want to use. It is best when you use a high quality chocolate because store brand chocolate just won't do the trick. Fondue chocolate is a good choice for this project because it is rich and creamy. If you want, you could also use white chocolate or a dark chocolate for a slight bitter taste. There are many different combinations of chocolate and strawberries that will still make it a delightful dessert.

The appearance of this chocolate tour de force contributes substantially to its overall success. All one's defenses should break down at the mere sight of this treat, making it impossible to resist. Once the ideal strawberry has been chosen, preferably with a long stem attached, it should be dipped into the chocolate with only its top quarter and stem remaining untouched.

Use waxed paper to rest the dipped strawberries on immediately after you have dipped it in the melted chocolate. This will prevent the chocolate from sticking to the surface. Once the chocolate has solidified again, you can add toppings or additional chocolate. Many people like to drizzle a little white chocolate to give it an even better appearance.