Valentine Chocolate Covered Strawberries (2024)

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If moisture becomes an issue, try stirring in vegetable oil or shortening, by the teaspoonful, to thin the chocolate. Dolci should always remain free from moisture, which is why we recommend that it not be refrigerated at any time.

They're Loaded with Nutrients

Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, manganese, folate, and antioxidants. When you pair these berries with dark chocolate, you get additional benefits from cocoa flavanols and other compounds shown to be good for your heart and circulation. In moderation.

Put whatever melted chocolate remains after you've dipped all your berries into a piping bag (or use a plastic bag and snip a tiny bit of the bag's corner off to make a piping bag). Trace the letters with the piping bag, then let the letters cool until the chocolate is solid.

Strawberries are full of love & happiness. Chocolate makes my strawberries quiver in anticipation.

They only take 10 minutes to create, but will be a heartfelt gift that will mean the world to your Valentine. Here's everything you need to know: The best chocolate for chocolate-covered strawberries: We recommend using standard semisweet chocolate chips, but you can use dark chocolate, too.

PRO TIP: We think chocolate covered strawberries taste best when eaten the same day they're made.

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.

You can leave chocolate covered strawberries out overnight if you'll be eating them within 24 hours. Otherwise, you can store them in the refrigerator and eat them within two to three days. However, they're best enjoyed at room temperature within 24 hours.

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How long can you keep chocolate covered strawberries on the counter? 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.

Rapid changes in temperature.

Moving the strawberries from a cool environment, like a fridge, to a warmer one, like a picnic table on a summer day, (or vice versa) is a recipe for condensation. “When warm strawberries come into contact with cooler chocolate, moisture forms on the chocolate's surface,” Johnson says.

White Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Something that's so elegant and creamy requires a pairing that matches the delicate sweetness and subtle flavors of the white chocolate without overpowering them. Enter Lambrusco, a sparkling red Italian wine that brings a delightful touch of effervescence to the party.

For dipping chocolate, I find it the easiest to use Wilton Candy Melts. Wilton Candy Melts come in dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and white chocolate – and you can also find pink and red colored white chocolate if you want a splash of color to your gourmet strawberries.

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.

Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, and they also contain iron and other minerals. Strawberry plants grow in mild regions all over the world. The United States and Canada are leading producers of strawberries. Many countries have developed their own strawberry varieties to suit their climate.

Dark chocolate is the most bitter of the bunch, which means it matches well to fruit that is extra sweet. Great examples are banana, mango, figs, pears, and, of course, strawberries. That punch of sweetness will balance the bitterness and leave you with a harmonious bite.