Use room temperature strawberries and DRY THEM really well. Take the strawberries out of the fridge 15-30 minutes before dipping them. Wash them and gently dry them all over with a paper towel. You want to make sure they’re very dry, otherwise the chocolate won’t set on them properly.
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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 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.
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FAQ
How do you get chocolate to stick to strawberries?
Why is my chocolate sliding off my strawberries?
Should strawberries be cold before dipping in chocolate?
How do you keep chocolate covered strawberries from leaking?
How do you keep chocolate from sticking to strawberries?
Any moisture on the strawberries can cause the chocolate to seize or become grainy. Line a container: Choose an airtight container or a shallow dish lined with parchment paper. This will prevent the strawberries from sticking to the surface and help maintain their shape.
Is it good or bad to eat chocolate before bed?
According to some studies, chocolate can affect the quality of night rest, due to the amount of caffeine it contains, which can reach 43 grams of caffeine. That is, people with sensitivity to caffeine, it can interfere with the quality of sleep.
How do you cover strawberries in chocolate?
Cover each strawberry completely in chocolate by holding it by the stem and dipping it. Add any additional toppings desired. Hold the strawberry stem-down for a few seconds until excess chocolate has dripped off. Twirl the strawberry slowly to achieve a more even coating. Place each strawberry on wax or parchment paper on a plate.
How do you store chocolate covered strawberries?
Store the strawberries on top of the paper towels. If you need to store multiple layers of strawberries, place pieces of wax paper or parchment paper between the layers. How long do chocolate covered strawberries last in the refrigerator? They will typically last for up to two days in the refrigerator. They may last longer though.