Valentine's Day is a good excuse to eat a yummy treat. So why not have a yummy treat without the extra guilt. Here are some ideas that you can make at home.
You may not have a fondue set, but you don't need one.
How to melt Chocolate:
Bring about an inch of water to a simmer in your saucepan. Set the heatproof bowl at the top of the pot. (making sure the water doesn't touch the bottom of the bowl.) Stir chocolate occasionally as it softens. When you have just a few small unmelted chunks, remove bowl from heat (residual heat will melt the rest). Then dunk the strawberries.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Dark chocolate squares or chips (Melting instructions are above)
- Strawberries
Directions
1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
2. Add Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.
3. Using butter spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool slightly. Using cookie cutters coated with cooking spray cut into desired shapes.
2. Add Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.
3. Using butter spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool slightly. Using cookie cutters coated with cooking spray cut into desired shapes.
4. Decorate with melted chocolate and strawberries. Best if served the same day.
3. No chocolate idea
- Cut up fruit in different shapes, ex heart watermelon, cantaloupe / bow and arrow orange slices, strawberries or grapes. Make them into cute kebabs.
- Jell-O can be made into hearts once its cooled and solid
- Yogurt covered fruit (below)
- Apples cut into heart shapes and peanut butter spread on top for a sticky snack
Enjoy,
XO
Jen
