{
  "id": "CAT05-R17",
  "slug": "cat05-r17-shark-tooth-chocolate-dipped-florida-strawberry-bites",
  "url": "https://www.thisisflorida.us/florida-recipes/recipes/cat05-r17-shark-tooth-chocolate-dipped-florida-strawberry-bites.html",
  "title": "Shark Tooth Chocolate-Dipped Florida Strawberry Bites",
  "category": "Desserts",
  "category_id": "CAT05",
  "language": "en",
  "yield_servings_base": 4,
  "servings_scale_options": [
    2,
    4,
    6,
    8
  ],
  "prep_time_minutes": 20,
  "cook_time_minutes": 5,
  "total_time_minutes": 45,
  "primary_cooking_method": "STOVE",
  "primary_food": "strawberry",
  "vegetarian": true,
  "allergens": [
    "milk",
    "tree_nuts"
  ],
  "ingredients": [
    "1 lb fresh strawberries, washed and dried completely (450 g)",
    "6 oz semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (170 g)",
    "1 teaspoon neutral oil, optional, for a thinner coating",
    "2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut, optional",
    "2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans, optional",
    "Parchment paper"
  ],
  "directions": [
    "1. Line a tray with parchment. Make sure strawberries are fully dry so the chocolate will set.",
    "2. Microwave chocolate in a dry bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring each time, until just melted. Stir in oil if desired.",
    "3. Dip each strawberry, letting excess chocolate drip back into the bowl.",
    "4. Add coconut or pecans while the chocolate is still wet, if using.",
    "5. Place on the tray and refrigerate 20–25 minutes until set."
  ],
  "food_safety": "Keep berries refrigerated; discard any damaged fruit. Clearly label nut-topped pieces and use separate utensils."
}