Indulge in the sweet and decadent taste of freshly picked strawberries coated in rich, smooth chocolate. Perfect for special occasions!
ingredient
- 12 large strawberries
- 1 cup dark or milk chocolate , Ghirardelli Melting Wafers
- 1 cup white chocolate , Ghirardelli Melting Wafers
- gel food coloring, optional
- 1 cup chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, or sprinkles for topping (optional)
Directions
- Rinse and Dry the Strawberries – Clean and thoroughly dry each strawberry. Place them on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator until ready to dip.
- Poke a toothpick into the top of each berry to make dipping easier (if needed). Line a large sheet pan with wax paper or parchment paper, and set aside.
- Melt the Dark Chocolate – Place 1 cup of dark chocolate in a dry bowl (heatproof glass or aluminum). Using the double boiler method, melt the chocolate over a small pot of simmering water (less than 140°F/60ºC) with the bowl of chocolate not touching the water.
- Gently stir the chocolate using a rubber spatula until the lumps are dissolved, trying not to incorporate air bubbles. When the chocolate is melted, remove it from the heat.
- Melt the White Chocolate – Repeat the process above with the white chocolate using a clean bowl. Once the white chocolate is melted, use it for dipping. If coloring, add a small amount of gel coloring, stirring and adjusting the color until the desired color of is reached.
- Dip the Strawberries – Dip each berry into the melted chocolates, shaking off any excess back into the bowl. Carefully lay each dipped strawberry on the lined sheet pan. If using, immediately add sprinkles, nuts, or chocolate chips while the chocolate is still wet.
- Let them Dry – Do not move the berries until set. Remove toothpicks (if using) once the chocolate has hardened.
- For the Drizzle Look (Optional) – Transfer some of the melted chocolate into a small resealable bag. Cut the corner and pipe lines onto the dipped berries. Dry completely.
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