Description
Learn how to make chocolate covered strawberries in your own kitchen! They're beautiful, delicious, and surprisingly easy. Have fun and get your kids involved in dipping as well!
- 1 Package (16 ounces) Driscoll's Long Stem Strawberries (regular Driscoll's Strawberries work too)
- 12 Ounces semisweet chocolate (chips, chunks or chopped bar chocolate)
- 1/2 Cup sprinkles or decorating sugar (optional)
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LINE a baking sheet with wax paper, parchment paper, or aluminum foil.
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RINSE strawberries.
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DRY strawberries thoroughly with a soft cloth.
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SET ASIDE strawberries.
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PLACE sprinkles or decorating sugar into a shallow bowl.
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SET ASIDE sprinkles.
Melting: Microwave Method
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PLACE chocolate into a glass bowl.
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MICROWAVE at medium power for 30 seconds.
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STIR chocolate.
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MICROWAVE at medium power for 15 seconds.
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STIR chocolate.
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MICROWAVE at medium power for 10 seconds.
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STIR chocolate.
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CONTINUE microwaving chocolate in brief intervals WHILE STIRRING between intervals until chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
Melting: Stovetop Method
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FILL a medium saucepan with water.
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HEAT water to barely simmering.
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PLACE chocolate into a glass or metal bowl that is larger than the saucepan.
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PLACE bowl on top of saucepan to form a double boiler.
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ALLOW water to continue simmering at low heat so that steam touches bottom of bowl above.
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STIR chocolate constantly and gently to allow chocolate to melt evenly.
Dipping the Berries
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HOLD one strawberry by stem or green leaves.
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DIP strawberry downward into melted chocolate up to its stem.
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SWIRL berry until evenly coated.
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SLOWLY lift berry from chocolate.
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SHAKE berry gently to remove excess chocolate.
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PLACE berry onto baking sheet.
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REPEAT with remaining berries.
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CHILL berries in refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes or until chocolate is set.
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SERVE within 8 hours of dipping OR STORE in refrigerator for up to two days.
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ALLOW berries to come to room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
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BLOT with paper towel to remove condensation.
Serving Size:
1 strawberry
Calories | 79.93 | |
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Total Fat | 4.43 g | |
Saturated Fat | 3.07 g | |
Cholesterol | 1.48 mg | |
Sodium | 2.95 mg | |
Total Carbohydrates | 10.74 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 1.09 g | |
Protein | 1.20 g |