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Candied-Almond Chocolate Strawberries

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Candied-Almond Chocolate Strawberries

Taste of Home April/May 2009
Reviews rate this recipe 4.5 of 5 stars.
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Prep: 35 min. + standing
Yield: 5 dozen.

For a special presentation, I sprinkle a serving tray with crushed almonds, lay these strawberries on top and garnish them with mint leaves. —Laura McAllister, Morganton, North Carolina

Ingredients:
• 60 fresh strawberries (about 2 pounds)
• 2 cups honey-roasted almonds
• 1 package (10 ounces) 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• Dash cayenne pepper

Directions:
1. Wash strawberries and gently pat with paper towels until completely dry. Place almonds in a food processor; cover and process to desired fineness. Transfer to a shallow bowl; set aside.

2. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; add cayenne and stir until smooth. Dip strawberries in melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Roll berries in almonds; place on waxed paper and let stand until set. Serve immediately.

1 dipped strawberry equals 52 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 10 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. ++++ Diabetic Exchange: 1 fat