Chocolate covered strawberries are one of the more popular types of dessert which a number of people of different ages enjoy. They are delicious for celebrations, christenings, birthdays, parties and holidays or when you just want a little munch. Read on this blog post that will show you how easy it is to make yummy chocolate covered strawberries.
Ingredients:
Strawberries – This can be best preparing from fresh strawberries and the strawberries used should be ripe but firm.
Semi-sweet chocolate – This is commonly used type of chocolate because it does not taste too sweet but still bearable and bitter at the same time.
White-Chocolate – You can also use white chocolate and it will also have a differing taste as well as texture.
Suggested additions – or sprinkle on the cake with glitter, sprinkles or serve it with chopped nuts.
Equipment:
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Double boiler or any microwave safe bowl
- Fork or skewer
Instructions:
- Prepare the strawberries: Firstly, first clean the strawberries, then rinse them with water and dry them with a napkin. Remove the green leaves.
- Melt the chocolate: If one is using a double boiler, he or she should place the chocolate chips at the top part of the double boiler. Warm the bottom bowl with water until the chocolate become smooth while stirring. When using microwave heat the chocolate in small increments and stir in between intervals until it is smooth.
- Dip the strawberries: Taking a fork or a skewer, proceed to coat every strawberry with the melted chocolate neatly. Twirl to coat completely.
- Add toppings: Lastly when the chocolate is still soft and wet, you should add toppings of your desire.
- Let them set: Put the strawberries which have been coated with chocopowder on a baking tray and let them harden for at least 30 minutes in a refrigerator.
- Tips for Success:Choose the right strawberries: Fresh, succulent strawberries should be soft to the touch big and fresh strawberries will not crush when processed.
- Melt the chocolate correctly: Do not overheat the chocolate as it becomes grainy, as pointed out by the authors..
- Work quickly: After they are melted, try to coat the strawberries with chocolate as fast as possible since it starts setting up very fast.
- Store properly: When properly stored, these chocolate-covered strawberries can last up to one week when stored in the refrigerator.
Variations:
- Drizzled chocolate: To top it off, drizzle white chocolate over the strawberries that are covered with dark chocolate.
- Fruit-filled: before dipping the strawberries in chocolate cover its openings with whip cream, crem cheese or the appropriate fruit filling.
- Flavorful chocolate: Add varieties in your chocolate chips like milk chocolate, dark chocolate and white chocolate with raspberry or mint.
Conclusion
Making chocolate covered strawberries is a fun and easy way to create a delicious and impressive dessert. With these simple instructions and tips, you can enjoy homemade chocolate-covered strawberries any time you desire.