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Why pay top dollar for chocolate-covered strawberries when you can easily make them at home -- super fresh and at a fraction of the cost? For the best finished look, try to find jumbo berries with stems.
Deselect All 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 3 ounces white chocolate, chopped 1 pound strawberries with stems (about 20), washed and dried very well
After dipping the strawberries, let the dark chocolate set slightly before drizzling on the white chocolate. You can leave them out 30 minutes at room temperature, or speed the process by popping them into the refrigerator for 15 minutes. How to make Chocolate Covered Strawberries – a simple and quick tutorial on how to make everyone’s favorite treat that is perfect for snacking, special occasions and even Valentine’s Day! Chocolate covered ANYTHING is always a family favorite! If you love these strawberries, you’ll love our Chocolate Covered Cherries, our easy Buckeyes, or even our chocolate covered Peanut Butter Balls. I make Chocolate Covered Strawberries every Valentine’s Day. It’s sort of become tradition. Not only do the hubby and I love them, but the kids have come to love this simple dessert idea. A few years back my sister was telling me her husband loved Chocolate Covered Strawberries too and she wanted to learn how to make them. It was then that I realized I had fine tuned my chocolate covered strawberries recipe (by learning a few tips and tricks on how to make them over the years), and I shared it with her. She was so happy afterwards realizing they were so easy and that they were way less expensive to make than buy. Today, I will be sharing all of our tips to get the PERFECT Chocolate Dipped Strawberries. We hope you like them! Best Chocolate for Dipping StrawberriesWhen making chocolate strawberries, the first thing to decide is what kind of chocolate you want to use. There are a variety of different chocolate options for dipping strawberries. Most work just fine but some have a different result. We typically use one of the following:
Our current favorite chocolate to use are the Ghirardelli Melting Wafers. The chocolate is delicious, and melts very easily. Candy coating is a great option because it’s the least expensive and comes with a lot so you can get a lot of strawberries out of one box. It’s also easy to melt and sets up perfectly. The result is a more candy type chocolate coating with a little bit more stiffness. We will use Baker’s chocolate when we are making fewer strawberries or when we really want to impress guests. It’s a tid more expensive but has a softer coating and tastes more gourmet. Guittard Chocolate Chips aren’t too expensive, and the chocolate is incredible!! Whether you like dark, milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate, these chips are a great option. We have seen that chocolate chips burn more easily so you need to be extra careful when melting. How to melt chocolateFor any of the chocolates listed above, we typically melt them in a small pot on LOW heat. The key is to stir constantly with a rubber spatula until the chocolate is melted and smooth. You can also use the microwave to melt chocolate. To do that, microwave chocolate in a glass bowl (or microwave-safe bowl) for 30 seconds on HIGH. Remove and stir. Repeat with 15 seconds blasts in the microwave until all the chocolate is melted. Do you need a double-boiler for melting chocolate?Using a double-boiler definitely helps while melting chocolate and also helps it become silky smooth. If you don’t have a double boiler you can bring an inch of water to a simmer in a small pot. Set a glass bowl above it with the chocolate inside and stir until the chocolate is all melted. Having said that, we rarely use a double-boiler and use the method above for melting chocolate. What You’ll NEEDAs mentioned, these strawberries are so easy to make. If you’ve ever bought them before you will probably remember that were pretty expensive. Making them at home is definitely the way to go to save money and get more of them. With about $10 of supplies, we can get at least 2 dozen strawberries with a 16 oz. package of candy coating or bag of Ghirardelli melting wafers. Here is what you’ll need to make them… Here are the supplies need to make this dipped strawberries:
HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIESCLEAN STRAWBERRIES. To begin, rinse your berries. Place them on a paper towel to dry. I usually do this the morning of when I will be making them. NOTE: Making sure the strawberries are completely dry is key since chocolate will not stick to water. PREPARE BAKING SHEET. Line a baking sheet or pan with parchment paper. Place strawberries right next to your pan. Also, place a hot pad next to the pan for when the chocolate is melted. NOTE: Sometimes the parchment paper doesn’t stay very well and starts to roll back up. To stop this I will spray a little cooking spray on the pan and then put on the parchment paper. Works like a charm! 😉 MELT CHOCOLATE. Melt your chocolate. Melt on LOW heat in the saucepan, stirring CONSTANTLY with a rubber spatula. Yes, it may take at least 5 minutes and your hand gets tired, but your candy will melt perfectly. When chocolate is completely smooth, remove from heat. Continued…DIP STRAWBERRIES. Hold your pot of chocolate at an angle. Grab strawberries by the stem and dip both sides in the chocolate making sure to shake off excess chocolate and place on your parchment paper. Continue doing this for all strawberries. NOTE: One thing I like to do is go back and double dip the strawberries once they’ve set. Makes them extra chocolate-y and SMOOTH on the outside. I can usually get about 16 medium strawberries done with one bag of Ghirardelli melting wafers. ANOTHER NOTE: 6 cubes of candy coating will cover between 15-20 small/regular size strawberries. It will also cover 10-12 large strawberries. LET SET. Let Strawberries set on your counter until hard. Melt opposite chocolate and place in a ziploc bag (or piping bag) with a small cut in the corner. Place melted chocolate inside and drizzle back and forth over dipped strawberries. To set more quickly, place strawberries in the refrigerator. Just remember that the cold can sometimes produces condensation on the strawberries which can sometimes get in the way for the chocolate drizzle. Sometimes it does nothing, but I hate risking it. 😉 GIFT or ENJOY. We like to place these in a cute container or on a plate and wrap in cellophane to gift. Or, we love to have them for parties or special dinners and holidays. Chocolate Strawberries FAQTop Tips for Perfect Chocolate Strawberries?
Best toppings to use? Some of our favorite toppings including:
How to store chocolate covered strawberries? Once made, you can place the strawberries in an air-tight container with wax paper. If eating immediately, you can just leave the strawberries out if serving the same day. How long do dipped strawberries last? They typically last only 2-3 days in the fridge but are best served within 48 hours of making them. Be sure to store properly so the fruit won’t go bad. I’m not going to lie… I’ve made these twice in the last week and I’ll be making them again for Friday!! 😀 For more dessertS:
Course Dessert Cuisine American Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 5 minutes Total Time 15 minutes Servings 12 Calories 144 kcal
Top Tips for Perfect Chocolate Strawberries?
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How do you melt Nestle chocolate chips for dipping?MICROWAVE: 1 Cup morsels in uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH power for 45 seconds; STIR. Microwaves vary. If needed, heat at additional 10-15 second intervals, stirring vigorously after each interval until melted. We do not recommend melting more than 2 cups of morsels at a time.
How do you get chocolate to stick to strawberries?Once the chocolates are melted and smooth, remove from the heat. Line a sheet pan with parchment or waxed paper. Holding the strawberry by the stem, dip the fruit into the dark chocolate, lift and twist slightly, letting any excess chocolate fall back into the bowl. Set strawberries on the parchment paper.
How long do strawberries need to dry before dipping in chocolate?If you are in a warm climate and need to refrigerate your strawberries to set, then allow 15-30 minutes to harden in the refrigerator, then remove. Chocolate does not like being cold.
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