12 Fresh Strawberries, 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate, 1 tbsp Shortening (for High-Gloss finish).
Topping Loadout
Sea Salt
Chopped Nuts
Shredded Coconut
Caramel Sauce
The Sequence
01. Melt: Process chocolate and shortening in 30-sec bursts. Stir until liquid state is smooth.
02. Dip: Coat berries, tapping off excess data (chocolate).
03. Garnish: Apply toppings while the matrix is still warm.
04. Cool: Refrigerate for 30 mins to lock in the shell.