How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Learn how to make decadent chocolate-covered strawberries in five easy steps.

Succulent strawberries are a natural match for smooth, rich chocolate. It’s a combination made in heaven. Chocolate dipped strawberries are also very easy to make. In this video, you’ll learn how to make chocolate covered strawberries in five easy steps. We’ll help you choose firm, juicy, sweet strawberries, the best for dipping. Then you’ll see how to best prepare the strawberries and get a time-saving tip for melting the chocolate of your choice: milk, dark, or white chocolate. We’ll also show you how to melt chocolate in a double boiler and give you a great tip for getting an extra satiny, dip-friendly texture from your chocolate. You’ll see several ways to dip the strawberries into your smooth chocolate and give you suggestions for embellishing your chocolate-covered strawberries with sprinkles, chopped nuts, and other toppings. You’ll see how to keep the chocolate from getting too hot and seizing up. Making chocolate strawberries are the perfect treat as an appetizer or romantic dessert.

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talk about a culinary marriage made in heaven chocolate-covered strawberries pair two of the most popular flavors succulent strawberries and rich chocolate delicious and decadent chocolate covered strawberries are a special occasion treat in chocolate shops and bakeries so you might be surprised to learn that they are snap to make will show you how to make this elegant dessert in five easy steps step 1 pick your berries select large ripe red strawberries taste them first to make sure they are firm juicy and sweet step 2 wash and dry wash berries under cold water set them on a towel and Pat them dry moisture prevents chocolate from sticking so make sure they are thoroughly dry before dipping step 3 melt the chocolate you can use milk dark or white chocolate to save time use chips rather than a solid bar use a double boiler or a glass mixing bowl over a saucepan of hot water if you use the bowl and pan method make sure the water doesn’t touch the bottom of the bowl this will ensure that the chocolate melts even bring the water to a simmer on low heat when the water is hot place the bowl of chocolate chips over the saucepan add two tablespoons of shortening to the chocolate and stir shortening gives the chocolate a satiny texture and makes it more difficult continue to stir over heat until the chocolate is smooth and evenly melted the chocolate should be warm not hot or bubbling if the chocolate gets too hot it may seize up and become too slick to handle step forward dip the berries prepare a place to set the dipped berries a cookie sheet lined with wax or parchment paper works perfectly you can dip strawberries by hand by holding the green stem cap or you can use a toothpick or bamboo skewer dip the strawberry point first into the chocolate twirl the berries to coated with chocolate on all sides place it on the wax paper so the chocolate concent remove the toothpick or skewer from the berry and repeat the process step 5 embellish is it possible to make something more delicious than chocolate dipped strawberries yes you can add toppings to your berries such as sprinkles candies or chopped nuts sprinkle the topping over the berries on a cookie sheet or roll the dipped berry in the topping before placing it on the cookie sheet allow the berries to set at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes once the chocolate is set you can drizzle melted white dark or milk chocolate and pretty patterns over your strawberries to make your own signature berries whether you’re planning a romantic dinner for two or a large party chocolate-covered strawberries will deliver a special sweetness and elegance so beautiful so delicious and so easy