White Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Ingredients
- 10 ounces white melting wafers
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 1-2 drops red food coloring optional
Equipment
- 20 Wooden skewers
- Foam block, or
- Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- Piping bag (optional)
Instructions
- Set up wooden skewers and a foam block to hold the strawberries while they dry. Alternatively, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse the strawberries and let them dry completely.
- Place the chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Stir until smooth. If not fully melted, continue microwaving in 15-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth.
- Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, holding it by the leaves. Swirl until completely coated, and then gently shake off excess chocolate.
- Insert a skewer into the bottom of each strawberry and place the other end into a foam block to dry, about 10 minutes. Alternatively, place the dipped strawberries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- If using, mix 1-2 drops of food coloring into the remaining white chocolate.
- Drizzle pink chocolate over the hardened chocolate-covered strawberries using a fork, or a piping bag if available.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries. Choose strawberries that are ripe but still firm. Pick ones with the leaves intact so you can hold onto them while dipping.
- Use good-quality melting chocolate. I used Ghirardelli melting wafers because they melt smoothly and are very forgiving. You can also use baking chocolate, but add about 1 tablespoon of shortening or coconut oil to help thin it out and give it a smoother, glossy finish.
- Decorating ideas. Add toppings like sprinkles, crushed nuts, or coconut right after dipping so they stick before the chocolate hardens. You can also drizzle with other types of melted chocolate for extra decoration.
- To Store: If you plan to eat them within the day, store chocolate covered strawberries at room temperature.
- To Refrigerate: For longer storage, place the strawberries in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving1 strawberryCalories129 kcalCarbohydrates13.7 gProtein1.1 gFat7.8 gSaturated Fat7.2 gCholesterol3 mgSodium19 mgPotassium8 mgFiber0.1 gSugar13 gCalcium45 mgIron-1 mg