Dark Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries with Orange Zest

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A simple yet elegant dessert where ripe strawberries are coated in smooth dark chocolate and finished with a bright citrus note. This Mediterranean-inspired Valentine’s Day recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs dark chocolate, fresh strawberries, orange zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Melt 8 oz dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until smooth and reaching 115°F.
  2. Step 2: Wash and thoroughly dry 12 strawberries, removing stems. Dip each strawberry into melted chocolate, coating halfway up the stem.
  3. Step 3: Place dipped strawberries on a parchment-lined tray, sprinkle with 1 tsp orange zest and a pinch of flaky sea salt, and refrigerate until chocolate sets (15-20 minutes).

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