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Overview
Chocolate covered strawberries continue to be one of the most popular treats on Valentine's Day and other romantic celebrations. These delectable treats can be made with just a few ingredients at home; you just need your favorite chocolate, fresh fruit and a few pieces of kitchen equipment to create a gourmet treat in under an hour.
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Step 1
Wash the strawberries thoroughly under cool water but do not remove the leaves and stems. Set to dry on a kitchen paper towel. -
Step 2
Line the baking pan with wax paper so that the entire sheet is covered completely. This will be used for setting the strawberries after they have been dipped in chocolate. -
Step 3
Place each type of chocolate into a separate microwaveable bowl and heat in the microwave on medium-high heat for 20 to 30 seconds. Stir, then reheat for 10 to 15 second intervals until the chocolate chips are completely melted and the chocolate is smooth. -
Step 4
Dip each strawberry into the white chocolate to cover it completely; hold the strawberry firmly at the stem and lower it into the bowl of melted chocolate. Hold above the bowl for a few seconds so that the excess chocolate drips away, then leave to set on the wax paper-lined baking sheet for approximately 10 to 15 minutes until chocolate is firm. -
Step 5
Dip each white chocolate-covered strawberry into the melted dark chocolate to cover them in a second layer. Dip these halfway to create a "tuxedo" effect; leave to set on the wax paper-lined baking sheet. -
Step 6
Leave the pan of strawberries in the refrigerator for approximately 20 to 30 minutes until the chocolate becomes hard.
- Skill: Easy
- Ingredients:
- 8 ounces white chocolate chips
- 8 ounces dark chocolate chips
- 1 pint of fresh strawberries
- Baking sheet
- Wax paper
- 2 small microwaveable bowls
- Kitchen paper towel
- Tip: Use other types of chocolate and chips to create variations of the classic recipe; peanut butter, cinnamon chips, mint chips and butterscotch chips can be melted separately to create different flavors of covered strawberries.
- Tip: Dip the warm chocolate covered strawberries in nuts or sugar crystals for extra decoration.
- Tip: Chocolate covered strawberries are best eaten on the same day they are made.
- Warning:
- To avoid food contamination, don't leave chocolate strawberries out on a platter in a warm area or under the sun for extended periods of time.
- Don't reuse burned chocolate.
- Ensure strawberries are as fresh and clean as possible to reduce the risk of spoilage and food contamination.
