Chocolate Covered Strawberries enveloped in luscious decadent chocolate are super easy to make with only 3 ingredients!Chocolate Covered Strawberries exude elegance and sophistication but they are so easy you don’t even need a recipe! I have included some helpful tips and tricks, however, so your strawberries will emerge stunning every single time. You can leave the strawberries flawless in their simplicity or get as creative as your heart desires with coatings or decorations. Show
If you still need a last minute Mother’s Day treat, dessert or gift, I’ve got you covered with Chocolate Peanut Clusters, Chocolate Fondue and these simple yet elegant Chocolate Covered Strawberries! Even though Chocolate Dipped Strawberries look fancy, they are one of the easiest desserts to make and belong in your dessert arsenal. Aside from Mother’s Day, silky Chocolate Covered Strawberries are fabulous for Valentine’s Day, bridal showers, baby showers, gifts or any party – because everyone loves Chocolate Covered Strawberries with their subtly crunchy chocolate coating giving way to succulent, juicy strawberries. LOOKING FOR MORE STRAWBERRY DESSERT RECIPES?
What kind of chocolate do you use for chocolate covered strawberries?Chocolate Covered Strawberries only require 3 ingredients so it is important to use quality chocolate – and your Chocolate Covered Strawberries will still be less expensive than store bought! For one pound of strawberries you will need 8 oz. baking chocolate – not chocolate chips. Baking chocolate is pure chocolate without any added ingredients and therefore tastes superior but more importantly for our purposes, it melts and coats much better. As far as the type of chocolate, it is entirely your preference: semi-sweet, milk, white, bittersweet, etc. or a combination (for example 4 oz white, 4 oz. semi-sweet.) How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries
How to Decorate Chocolate Covered StrawberriesAs far as adorning your Chocolate Covered Strawberries, the sky is the limit! As I mentioned previously, you can leave them plain or add simple or elaborate designs with white chocolate. You can also coat the entire strawberry or just half in any of these ideas:
Do you need to refrigerate chocolate covered strawberries?Nope! Chocolate Covered Strawberries don’t contain any ingredients that need to be refrigerated and they actually are better when not refrigerated but rather kept in a cool place. You might need to refrigerate your Chocolate Covered Strawberries initially to set for 15-30 minutes, but as soon as they are set, remove them from the refrigerator. How do I store Chocolate Covered Strawberries?Chocolate Covered Strawberries are best served fresh, the same day they are made and stored in a cool place – not in the refrigerator. If stored longer than a day, the berries gradually release moisture so they will gradually get mushy. If weather conditions don’t allow strawberries to be stored outside the refrigerator, then line a sealable container with paper towels (to wick away moisture), place strawberries in a single layer and cover and refrigerate. Be aware that condensation will occur and the chocolate can get white and chalky. You can serve the refrigerated chocolate strawberries chilled or let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Chilled strawberries will have a nice crunch to the chocolate, whereas room temperature strawberries will have slightly softer chocolate. You might also like these Chocolate Recipes:
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Can chocolate covered strawberries be made a day ahead?Ideally, chocolate covered strawberries taste the best the day you make them. But if you're on a time crunch, you can make these a day in advance. Just store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 48 hours.
How long do chocolate covered strawberries take in the fridge?Refrigerator: Two to Three Days
Chocolate covered strawberries can be kept in the refrigerator for several days when stored properly, though ideally, you'll want to enjoy them within 48 hours. Cover them in wax paper and store them in an airtight container so that the fruit won't go bad.
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.
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