Dipped Strawberries Coated with Chocolate
Here's a fun and simple recipe for colorful chocolate-dipped strawberries that'll brighten up any dessert spread. And creative kids will surely love them!
Now, dipping strawberries in quick-melted chocolate can lead to white streaks (a bloom or separation), so we advise tempering the chocolate. To temper chocolate, follow this easy process:
- Melt about two-thirds of high-quality dark chocolate (like Ghirardelli) slowly in a heat-resistant bowl over simmering water. Avoid overheating, as it can cause the chocolate to seize.
- Remove the melted chocolate from the heat, and let it cool down to around 82°F (28°C). You can also check the temperature with a thermometer.
- Melt the remaining one-third of the chocolate (seed) separately to about 86-90°F (30-32°C). Add this to the cooled chocolate, and stir gently until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy. If the chocolate starts to solidify at room temperature, it's properly tempered!
Once the chocolate is tempered, use it to dip and coat your perfectly dried strawberries. Ensure your hands are clean, and the chocolate isn't too warm to avoid condensation on the berries.
For an extra fun twist, make some strawberry tuxedos by melting white chocolate and dipping the strawberries in it before dipping them in tempered dark chocolate. Pipe three chocolate buttons on the white "shirt" of the strawberry to complete the look. It's like giving your strawberries a fancy party outfit!
Give this cute treat a try. You can find the full recipe and more delightful ideas in our Valentine's Day All-Star Recipes collection. If you're up for yet another treat, don't skip our easy, delectable red velvet cake recipe! Enjoy!
Yield: About 34 strawberriesDifficulty: EasyPrep Time: 2 hrs (including 1 hr cooling time)
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- This Valentine's Day, consider adding a unique touch to your dessert spread with our bittersweet chocolate-dipped strawberries, found in our 'Valentine's Day All-Star Recipes' collection.
- To ensure a smooth and glossy coating for your strawberries, we recommend following the nutritious guidance for tempering chocolate provided in our 'Valentine's Day All-Star Recipes'.
- With the jovial twist of strawberry tuxedos, these treats can be both colorful and uncategorized, making them an exciting addition to any celebration.
- Apart from the chocolate-dipped strawberries, our 'Valentine's Day All-Star Recipes' collection offers more enticing ideas, such as the classic red velvet cake, a delectable choice for special occasions.
