Strawberry Fritters with Chocolate Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• ¾ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 cups diced fresh strawberries
• Oil for frying
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and melted butter.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
4. Fold in the diced strawberries.
5. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Drop heaping tablespoons of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
7. Remove the fritters from the oil and let drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
8. In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and cream together over low heat, stirring until smooth.
9. Drizzle the chocolate sauce over the fritters and serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Strawberry fritters are a popular dessert in many parts of the world.
• Fritters have been around since ancient times and were originally made with honey, flour and nuts.
• Chocolate chips were invented in the 1940s and have become a staple in many desserts.