Ingredients
– 1 pound fresh strawberries (washed and dried)
– 8 ounces white chocolate (or chocolate melts for easy melting)
– 8 ounces red chocolate (or colored candy melts)
– 8 ounces blue chocolate (or colored candy melts)
– Parchment paper (for setting)
– Edible glitter or sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create your own Patriotic Chocolate Covered Strawberries:
1. Prepare the Strawberries: Wash the strawberries and pat them dry. Make sure they are completely dry; this helps the chocolate stick better.
2. Melt the White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, place the white chocolate, and melt in increments of 30 seconds, stirring in between, until smooth.
3. Dip in White Chocolate: Hold the stem of a strawberry and dip it into the melted white chocolate, ensuring it’s evenly coated. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
4. Set on Parchment Paper: Place the dipped strawberry on parchment paper. Continue this process until all strawberries are coated in white chocolate.
5. Chill for 5 Minutes: If desired, place the strawberries in the fridge for about five minutes to help the chocolate set.
6. Melt Red Chocolate: Repeat the melting process with red chocolate melts or colored candy melts.
7. Add Red Drizzle: Using a fork or piping bag, drizzle the melted red chocolate over the white chocolate-coated strawberries.
8. Melt Blue Chocolate: Now, do the same with the blue chocolate melts.
9. Add Blue Drizzle: Drizzle melted blue chocolate over the strawberries in a similar manner.
10. Decorate with Sprinkles: While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle edible glitter or red, white, and blue sprinkles on top for extra flair.
11. Let Set: Allow the strawberries to sit on the parchment paper until the chocolate hardens completely. This can take about 10-15 minutes (refrigeration helps speed up the process).
12. Serve and Enjoy: Once set, arrange the strawberries on a decorative platter and serve them immediately.
By following these steps, you will create beautifully decorated Patriotic Chocolate Covered Strawberries that are absolutely delectable!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 strawberries
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Fat: 4g
- Protein: 1g