Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Recipe
This chocolate dipped strawberries recipe is so easy to follow that even the children can make it! But the result is still quite spectacular. Use a good quality chocolate and the freshest, perfectly ripe strawberries that you can find. You can introduce variety into this recipe by dipping other fruits too such as Cape gooseberries, cherries or mandarin segments.
This chocolate dipped strawberries recipe makes a perfect sweetmeat to serve with coffee at the end of a delicious, gourmet meal. Elegantly wrapped, they would also make a great, personal gift idea.
Gourmet food........the EASY way!
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
INGREDIENTS
1lb/450g fresh strawberries
7oz/200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids if possible)
METHOD
- Firstly wash the strawberries (leaving the stalks in place) in cold water. Drain in a colander and dry completely on kitchen paper.
- Line a baking sheet or tray with greaseproof or wax paper.
- Heat some water to boiling point in a saucepan. Remove from the heat.
- Break the chocolate into pieces and place in a large heatproof bowl. Place the bowl over the pan of hot water ensuring that it does not come into contact with the water. Stir regularly until the chocolate is completely melted & smooth.
- Hold a strawberry by its stalk and dip into the chocolate, rotating it slowly. Lift it out of the chocolate and allow the excess to drain back into the basin. Place onto the greaseproof paper.
- Repeat the process until all strawberries are coated.
- Allow the strawberries to set fully in the refrigerate for about an hour.
Cook's Notes
- Milk chocolate or white chocolate may be used in place of plain if you prefer.
- This chocolate dipped strawberries can be completed up to 4 hours before you intend to eat them.
- If you wish to get a perfect, even finish to the chocolate, insert a cocktail stick or skewer into each strawberry before dipping. Once dipped, secure the other end of the stick into a piece of styrofoam or large grapefruit. Once set, remove from the stick and chill before serving.
These beautiful little confections are the perfect accompaniment to a rich and decadent Chocolate Mousse......
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