Chocolate Strawberry Cups

Ingredients

• 8 ounces white chocolate
• chopped
• 14 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons lemon rind
• finely grated
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 12 cups strawberries
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• fresh lemon juice
• 6 chocolate
• cups (about 3-4-inches in diameter)
• lemon balm or mint leaf
• for garnish

Instructions

1. In top of a double boiler, or on low heat in the microwave, melt chocolate with nutmeg, stirring occasionally, just until nearly melted.
2. Remove from heat and stir until completely melted.
3. Transfer to a large bowl.
4. Stir in lemon rind.
5. Let cool to room temperature.
6. Whip cream with vanilla until peaks form when beaters are lifted.
7. Stir one-third into cooled chocolate.
8. Fold in remaining whipped cream.
9. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
10. About 15 minutes before serving, slice large strawberries, and leave tiny ones whole; place in bowl.
11. Stir in sugar and squeeze of lemon juice; let stand.
12. Scoop chocolate mixture into chocolate cups.
13. Spoon strawberries and juices over top.
14. Garnish with lemon balm or mint leaves, if using.