Matcha & White Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
A few years ago I took my brother to this ice cream shop in Anaheim, CA that served these pre-made ice cream bars that you could custom dip in whatever type of chocolate you wanted. He got a peanut butter bar dipped in chocolate (which was delicious) and I got a matcha bar dipped in white chocolate (which was even better). This flavor combination might sound a little weird at first, especially if you aren't a fan of white chocolate, but I promise it is SO good.
While strawberries aren't really in season I couldn't resist grabbing some at the store. Winter has been weighing on me lately, and biting into a strawberry is the closest thing I have to the joy of the warmer months yet to come. I actually lucked out because the berries I got tasted way better that expected—making them perfect for my chocolate-dipping endeavors.
I know that sharing a recipe for chocolate dipped strawberries as a Valentines's Day dessert is very cliche, but these strawberries are a whole new take on the tradition. Holiday or not these matcha flavored treats are begging to be made.
Matcha White Chocolate dip
adapted from betty crocker
1 cup white chocolate chips
2 tsp coconut oil
2 1/2-3 tsp matcha powder
1 pint fresh strawberries, rinsed and dried
Equipment: Microwave or saucepan, small-medium sized bowl, whisk, and parchment paper
Method
Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a bowl and melt. This can easily be done in a microwave—simply microwave in 2-3 30 second intervals, mixing in between until chocolate is melted. Alternatively you can melt the chocolate an coconut oil in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
Once the chocolate is melted, remove 11/2 tablespoons of the white chocolate and pour it into a separate bowl. Whisk in 2 1/2 teaspoons of the matcha powder into the white chocolate until smooth. Taste, and add an additional 1/2 teaspoon if desired.
Dip each strawberry into the white chocolate mixture and set on a piece of parchment paper. Once all strawberries have been dipped, dip a fork or a knife into the small bowl of the reserved melted white chocolate and drizzle in a "Z" motion over each strawberry. Allow the chocolate to firm up before serving.
Enjoy!