This Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries recipe is one of my favorite simple desserts! Learn how to make chocolate covered strawberries and decorate them for sharing or gifting! Show
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Chocolate Covered StrawberriesChocolate covered strawberries are one of the simplest thing to make and yet they have such a fancy feel to them. They make a great snack after dinner, since they’re both fruit and dessert. But they can also be dressed up with sprinkles or a colored drizzle that would make them perfect for a romantic Valentine’s Day, a baby shower or even New Year’s Eve (hello gold sprinkles!). They are kind of the all around treat – and who doesn’t love strawberries and chocolate?! And since they can be SO pricey to buy at a store and are so quick and simple to make at home, you definitely want to give making them at home a try! How to Make Chocolate Covered StrawberriesSo let’s start with the basic steps you’ll go through and then dive into the details.
What type of chocolate should I use?Since these strawberries are made with just strawberries and chocolate, the chocolate quality is pretty important. Not to mention that you want a smooth melted chocolate that will dry firm enough and not be tough to dip into. I like to use Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers (which also come in white and milk chocolate) because they are pretty fool proof, but they also have dark chocolate baking chips that would work well. The main thing is that you don’t want to use your average chocolate chips, but baking chips/chocolate. Another good option is the Baker’s baking bar chocolate. Just don’t use your average chocolate bar that’s meant for eating. How to Melt the ChocolateYou could melt the chocolate in the microwave or in a double boiler. How to Melt Chocolate in the MicrowaveIf using the microwave, add the chocolate to a microwave safe bowl and heat in 10-20 second intervals. I start with a little more time, then as the chocolate begins to melt, I shorten the intervals so that I don’t overheat the chocolate which can cause it to seize. After each interval, stir the chocolate well, using as much residual heat as you can to help melt the chocolate. How to Melt Chocolate in a Double BoilerIf using a double boiler, you can use a double boiler or set up your own. To set up your own, add about 2 inches of water to a pot and bring the water to a simmer. Set a heat-proof glass bowl on top of the pot, making sure that the bottom of the pot doesn’t touch the water underneath. There should be a few inches between them. When the water is simmering, add the chocolate to the glass bowl and stir constantly until mostly melted and smooth. When there are still several small chunks remaining, remove the glass bowl and stir the chocolate to use the residual heat to finish melting. Once your chocolate is melted, you’re ready to dip your strawberries! How to Decorate Chocolate Covered StrawberriesOnce your strawberries have been dipping into the chocolate, it’s time to start adding some toppings. The options are endless, but here are a few ideas:
For most toppings, you’ll want to add them before the chocolate dries. For the chocolate drizzle, you’ll want to let the chocolate dry and firm up and then add it. To add melted chocolate, you can use regular chocolate or white chocolate. I used white chocolate and added a little pink gel icing color. To drizzle the melted chocolate onto the strawberries, you can either add it to a ziplock bag and snip off a small piece of the corner, or you can add it to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip (I used Wilton tip 3) and drizzle it that way. I personally like the piping bag because I feel like I have a little more control. How do you store chocolate covered strawberries? How long do they last?Chocolate covered strawberries really are best if eaten the day they are made, but you could get away with making them a day ahead. The trouble comes with storing them. They do best at room temperature because adding them to the fridge creates condensation. The condensation messes with the texture of the strawberries and keeps the chocolate from looking it’s best. If you make them a day ahead, it’s going to be best to refrigerate them, but then they won’t really look their best. So ideally you’ll make these the day you want to serve them and let them sit at room temperature after making them and prior to serving them. They’ll look great and the strawberries will be freshest. More easy dessert ideas:Crispy Peanut Butter Balls
Recipe Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries
DescriptionThis Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries recipe is one of my favorite simple desserts! Learn how to make chocolate covered strawberries and decorate them for sharing or gifting! Ingredients
Instructions1. Wash the strawberries and dry them completely. I use several paper towels to dry them individually. Any water that’s left can cause
the chocolate to not stick to the strawberries or seize. Keywords: chocolate covered strawberries, how to make chocolate covered strawberries, easy, homemade, how to decorate chocolate covered strawberries Filed Under:This post may contain affiliate sales links. Please read my disclosure policy. How do you get chocolate to stick to strawberries?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. Repeat with the rest of the strawberries.
Should strawberries be cold before dipping in chocolate?It is very hard because strawberries are made of 90% water. Do not dip when they are very cold, try to use room temperature strawberries. For an even better result, do not put them in the refrigerator but in a cold place.
How do you soak strawberries before dipping in chocolate?Wash strawberries by dipping them into a mixture of cold water and vinegar, then place on a paper towel. Pay the strawberries dry, and transfer to a dish towel to continue air drying. The trick to good chocolate covered strawberries is letting them dry completely before dipping, as water and chocolate do not mix.
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