what pairs well with chocolate covered strawberries

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These 4 luscious chocolate covered strawberries and wine pairings will win you major points. (wink, wink)

I don’t go for the whole celebrate-your-love-today-only thing. But I will shamelessly use St. Valentine as an excuse to open four bottles of wine on February 14th.

Yep, tonight we’re opening four bottles, and pairing them with Valentine’s favorite . . . Chocolate Covered Strawberries.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries are super easy to prepare. Just three ingredients to Nirvana: strawberries, chocolate chips, and a little shortening. Ta-Dah!

Wine Pairing with Chocolate-Covered Strawberries If you’re specifically looking for the best wine to pair with chocolate-covered strawberries, milk chocolate-covered strawberries pair well with Italian sparkling rosé or Moscato d’Asti. A pink bubbly will also make a great match.
what pairs well with chocolate covered strawberries

Chocolate Covered Strawberries and Wine Pairing #2 – Broadbent Malmsey Madeira

America’s original oenophile, Thomas Jefferson, was a big fan of Madeira. And I’m a big fan of Thomas Jefferson. Ergo . . . I love Madeira. The Malmsey is 100% Malavasia. This is beautiful stuff. A big glass of tobacco, coffee and figs.

When paired with the chocolate covered strawberries, though, it morphs into spicy and acidic on my palate. With chocolate alone, it’s superb. Madeira wouldn’t be mu choice with strawberry alone.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries and Wine Pairing #3 – Stave & Steel Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon

This California Cabernet Sauvignon was aged for months in American oak barrels, then finished off in bourbon barrels for another four months. The resulting juice has robust fruit flavors and just enough tannins to balance out dark chocolate’s slight bitterness.

If your chocolate covered strawberry has a caramel drizzle and sprinkle of salt, the wine’s caramel smokiness on the palate and nose naturally meshes with the savory caramel in the chocolate and its salty notes on top.

How to make the PERFECT Chocolate Covered Strawberries

FAQ

What goes well with chocolate covered strawberries?

What better way to celebrate a covered strawberry’s sweet and savory magic than with a glass of crisp and refreshing pear cider? Caramel-covered apples and pears are delicious by themselves, but bring some chocolate and strawberry into the mix, and it’s party time!

What cocktail goes well with chocolate covered strawberries?

Godiva chocolate liquor, crème de cacao, vodka, and half-and-half is truly one of the best combos you can put in a cocktail shaker, then paired with chocolate dipped strawberries… game over!

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.

Should chocolate covered strawberries be cold or room temp?

Given that chocolate covered strawberries are the best stored at room temperature, you might be wondering how long they can be kept that way. You can leave them on the counter for about one day.

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