{"id":409,"date":"2011-02-27T02:56:00","date_gmt":"2011-02-27T02:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enrilemoine.com\/2011\/02\/27\/double-luscious-strawberries-with-chocolate\/"},"modified":"2023-02-15T14:54:41","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T19:54:41","slug":"chocolate-covered-strawberries-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enrilemoine.com\/en\/2011\/02\/27\/chocolate-covered-strawberries-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chocolate-covered strawberries are made to impress, and the truth is nobody can resist such temptation. These strawberries are perfect for Valentine\u2019s Day, Mother\u2019s Day, and any special occasion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Note: As a member of the Amazon Affiliate Program and other affiliate programs, I receive compensation for products sold through the affiliate links in this post at no cost to the buyer.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here you\u2019ll find not only the recipe for the perfect DIY chocolate-covered strawberries. You’ll also find a complete guide to making the easiest strawberries dipped in chocolate with a splash of rum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chocolate strawberries: A not-to-be-missed classic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Strawberries and chocolate are a classic. They can be served as dessert or as a snack. They pair perfectly with sparkling wines, including Champagne, Cava, and Prosecco. Or simply with red or white wines and a cup of tea. You can also use them to top off a cake. And they are so easy to make!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making chocolate-covered strawberries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When I first posted this chocolate-covered strawberries recipe in February 2011, I used to melt Ghirardelli baking chocolate bars<\/a>. Then I dipped the strawberries into a chocolate mixture with heavy cream and a splash of Rhum Orange Liqueur<\/em><\/a>. I also remember melting the chocolate in a bain-marie<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is the best chocolate to covert strawberries?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over time, I discovered that chocolate chips<\/a> are super-efficient and melt faster and more evenly (plus, you don\u2019t have to chop anything.) I also learned that coconut oil gets along very well with chocolate.<\/a> Melting them together helps the chocolate coat be smooth and shiny. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These days, the best chocolate for chocolate strawberries is melted with coconut oil and a splash of Ron de Venezuela.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melting chocolate: Microwave vs. double boiler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I also discovered that microwave ovens could be a great ally in melting chocolate. If we put the chocolate together with the coconut oil for 30 seconds, stir it with a fork, and repeat until it forms a uniform, smooth and bright mixture, it is not necessary to resort to the classic bain-marie<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you choose this method, my only advice is to melt the chocolate in small periods to avoid any potential burning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to make a double boiler or bain-Marie<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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With that said, I must confess with a classic bain-marie<\/em> or double boiler, you have more control over the chocolate, and the chances for the chocolate to get burnt, like in the microwave, is zero. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t have a double boiler, there is nothing easier than to make one.  All you have to do is fill \u00bc of a small saucepan<\/a> with water, heat it over medium heat, and place a heatproof glass bowl<\/a> with the chocolate on top. That\u2019s it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rum and chocolate: a match made in heaven<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now, let\u2019s go back to the story of these chocolate-covered strawberries that also come with a very dear ingredient so close to my heart: the superb Venezuelan rum and orange liqueur Rhum Orange Liqueur.<\/em><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The combination of red fleshy strawberries covered with dark chocolate infused with rum liquor is a match made in heaven! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How long do chocolate-covered strawberries last?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Strawberries are very perishable. So, after being dipped in chocolate, for optimum results, I wouldn’t save them for more than two days in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to store chocolate strawberries?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The answer to this question is simple: in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to make chocolate-covered strawberries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The following are some considerations to take into account when making these delicious morsels: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Buy the nicest strawberries you can get. If they don\u2019t have a pedicle, it doesn\u2019t matter, but make sure the sepal is green and looks fresh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Once you have purchased your strawberries, make the recipe immediately: remember that these are very perishable fruits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Rinse and drain your strawberries, then dry them on paper towels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Ensure the strawberries are at room temperature and dry enough for the chocolate to adhere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. You can insert a toothpick through the center of each strawberry\u2019s sepal. This prevents the sepal from breaking or falling off, especially if the strawberries are large.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Once you melt the chocolate, dip the strawberries immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Place dipped strawberries on a parchment paper-covered baking sheet and leave them there until the chocolate solidifies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. If the chocolate thickens, place it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds (or in the bain-marie<\/em> for 30 seconds to a minute), stir, and continue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. When you finish, you will notice that half of the chocolate mixture remains: it does not matter because you can store it in the refrigerator for another use. But it would help if you had plenty of chocolate to dip the strawberries partially.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Chocolate-covered strawberries recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    These strawberries are beautiful to look at and a delicious treat to eat. Plus, they are so easy to make that once you finish reading this, you will run to the grocery store to get strawberries and be ready to impress someone! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The following is my recipe. Thanks for visiting my YouTube channel<\/a> and shopping at my Amazon shop<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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