Chocolate Covered Strawberries are a delicious and colorful treat to serve as a dessert or as a gift for a special occasion.
The vibrant red color of ripe strawberries contrasts beautifully with the shine of melted chocolate.
These treats are not only delicious, but also a symbol of celebration and romance. Served at weddings, anniversaries or Valentine's Day celebrations, chocolate covered strawberries have become synonymous with love and affection.
Their luxurious appearance and delicious taste make them the perfect gift to express admiration, appreciation or simply to indulge in a moment of pure bliss.
One of the greatest pleasures of chocolate covered strawberries is their versatility. From classic milk chocolate to decadent dark chocolate and white chocolate varieties, there is a flavor to suit every taste.
Enjoyed alone or shared with loved ones, each strawberry is a reminder to savor the sweetness of the moment. So take the ultimate step into decadence and enjoy the exquisite pleasure of chocolate covered strawberries.
Ingredients
- Prep Time: 10 Min
- Cook Time: 5 Min, just to melt the chocolate
- Servings: 4
- 20 medium strawberries
- 200 g (7 oz) of dark chocolate, 70 % cocoa. You can also use white chocolate if you like. In this case divide the amount in half, 100 g dark chocolate and 100 g white chocolate.
Kitchen Tools and Equipment
You need a few simple tools to make strawberries covered with chocolate.
- A saucepan for melting chocolate in a double boiler.
- A kitchen thermometer to check the correct temperature of the melted chocolate.
- A cooling rack on which to place the strawberries to cool and solidify.
Instructions
Step 1) - To make chocolate covered strawberries, start by thoroughly washing these sweet fruits. Quickly wash them one by one under a gentle stream of cold water. Then dry them carefully with paper towels.
Note: The strawberries must be well dried to allow the chocolate to stick well to the surface of the fruit.
Step 2) - Now chop all the chocolate. It does not have to be very fine, but in small pieces it will melt faster. Place half of the chopped chocolate in a double boiler to melt. Once melted, remove from heat and add the other half of the chopped chocolate to the dissolved one. Continue stirring until the chocolate reaches a temperature of 31-32°C (89°F).
Step 3) - Next take the strawberries and dip them into the melted chocolate one at a time, holding them by the stem. You must reach just below the leaves so that a red portion remains uncovered. Gently place the covered strawberries on a wire rack to cool and set.
Note: If the temperature outside is high -- or to speed up the process -- you can place the strawberries in the refrigerator to solidify. About 15 minutes will do the trick.
Step 4) - When the chocolate is hard and crisp around the strawberries, place the them on a serving platter and serve.
You can also use white chocolate if you prefer. In this case, divide the amount in half, 100g dark chocolate and 100g white chocolate, and follow the steps above.
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Storage
Once the chocolate has set, transfer the strawberries to an airtight container, separating the layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Remember, chocolate-covered strawberries are best enjoyed fresh, so try to eat them within a day for the most delicious experience!
Tips and variations
Dark chocolate is a popular way to coat strawberries. Its slightly bitter taste is a perfect complement to the sweetness of the strawberries.
Of course, you can use white chocolate if you prefer.
You can even make a mixture of different types of chocolate.
Or you could cover the strawberry with dark chocolate and use white chocolate to make zigzag decorations on the surface.
Recipe Card
Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe
Ingredients
- 20 strawberries medium size
- 200 g dark chocolate 7 oz, 70 % cocoa. You can also use white chocolate if you like. In this case divide the amount in half, 100 g dark chocolate and 100 g white chocolate.
Instructions
- Quickly wash the strawberries one by one under a gentle stream of cold water. Then dry them carefully with paper towels. The strawberries must be well dried to allow the chocolate to stick well to the surface of the fruit.
- Chop all the chocolate. It does not have to be very fine, but in small pieces it will melt faster. Place half of the chopped chocolate in a double boiler to melt. Once melted, remove from heat and add the other half of the chopped chocolate to the dissolved one. Continue stirring until the chocolate reaches a temperature of 31-32°C (89°F).
- Take the strawberries and dip them into the melted chocolate one at a time, holding them by the stem. You must reach just below the leaves so that a red portion remains uncovered.
- Gently place the covered strawberries on a wire rack to cool and set. If the temperature outside is high -- or simply to speed up the process -- you can place the strawberries in the refrigerator to solidify. About 15 minutes will do the trick.
- When the chocolate is hard and crisp around the strawberries, place the them on a serving platter and serve. You can also use white chocolate if you prefer. In this case, divide the amount in half: 100 g dark chocolate and 100 g white chocolate, and follow the steps above.
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